Microwave Mac And Cheese Recipe
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Are you a busy mom? I am too! And I am sure you want to serve your family a nice homemade meal every night of the week. Me too, but I can’t always do that.
What I can do is find recipes that taste homemade when I used a shortcut or two. This is especially handy when I can make something the family thinks took all day!
Microwaves Are For More Than Re-Heating Food!
I know some of you may balk at using a microwave. That’s cool! For me, I am a microwaving mamma! I began using the microwave to re-heat food or make a Lean Cuisine meal.
I also make bacon, corn and baked potatoes in it. It has not been until recently that I began making full on recipes in the microwave. I found some get some great recommendations on which microwave to choose and am glad I did!
What a time saver! And for many dishes, like my Creamy Tuscan Microwave Mac And Cheese Recipe you can make in one pot.
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Not only does that save on time, it saves on clean-up. And that leads to using less energy for you and your house! It is a win-win!
I was super excited to discover the gorgeous cook and bakeware from Princess House. I have been using the Fantasia® Bake Serve & Store 3-in-1 Miracle Dish and Silicone Steamer Set. I love that I can cook AND serve my Creamy Tuscan Microwave Mac And Cheese Recipe in the same dish!
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Check out my video slideshow on the creative process to make my Creamy Tuscan Microwave Mac And Cheese Recipe! T!he taste will make you think you are at a restaurant in Italy!
So, for my Creamy Tuscan Microwave Mac And Cheese Recipe , you will need these ingredients:
Macaroni and Cheese:
4 cups uncooked macaroni, I used elbows. Use whatever you like!
8 cups water
2 cups heavy cream
8 ounce bag of grated cheese, I used Mozzarella
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tbsp. butter
3 tsp. minced garlic
2 tbsp. all-purpose flour
Salt and pepper to taste
Topping:
1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
2 Tbsp butter
2 Tbsp Parmesan cheese
1. Add your macaroni into your Fantasia® Bake Serve & Store 3-in-1 Miracle Dish. Pour water over macaroni. You should have about 2″ of water above the macaroni.
2. Microwave pasta for 11-12 minutes, stirring halfway through.
3. Mix together your cream, butter, garlic, flour and salt and pepper. Cook in microwave for 2-3 minutes, stirring every minute. Add cheeses and cook for 2-3 additional minutes.
4. Add drained macaroni to mixture. Blend well.
5. Make your bread crumb topping. Sprinkle over Creamy Tuscan Microwave Macaroni And Cheese .
6. Cut your fresh parsley and sprinkle over your amazing mac and cheese!
Ingredients
- 4 cups uncooked macaroni, I used elbows. Use whatever you like!
- 8 cups water
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 8 ounce bag of grated cheese, I used Mozzarella
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp. butter
- 3 tsp. minced garlic
- 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Topping
- 1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
- 2 Tbsp butter
- 2 Tbsp Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In 2-quart microwavable bowl, mix water and macaroni. Microwave uncovered on High 11 to 15 minutes, stirring once, until pasta reaches desired tenderness. Drain; remove from bowl, and set aside.
- In same bowl, mix cream, butter, garlic flour, salt and pepper. Microwave uncovered on High 2 to 3 minutes or until butter melts and mixture can be stirred smooth with whisk. Add cheese. Microwave for an additional 1 minute, or until cheese is melted. Stir until well combined.
- Add macaroni and stir until well combined. Allow to sit for 3-4 minutes.
- While macaroni and cheese rests, make the topping. In a small microwave dish, heat the butter. Stir in breadcrumbs. Cook for 1 minute, stirring at 20 second intervals. Mix in the cheese, and sprinkle on top of macaroni and cheese. Garnish with parsley and serve. Enjoy!

Have you used your microwave for more than re-heating food? If so, what? If not, what would you like to try to make?
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This is a great recipe! I too love to use the microwave, except for reheating pizza or wings!
I like this quick and easy mac and cheese recipe! I can’t believe everything is done in the microwave. Just when I thought the microwave is only for reheating! Thanks for sharing the recipe!
Look how oowy gooey that is. I love cheesy mac & cheese like this. It sounds amazing.
I love how tasty this looks and I love that I can do it in the microwave. That makes my life so much easier. We are definitely going to do this.
I do cook some food in it but not much. I cook frozen vegetables. I mainly use it to reheat food.
I love Mac and cheese. I have baked a cauliflower cheese bake in the microwave before. I would love to make Mac and cheese.
OH boy does this sound good! It looks so flavorful! Going to give this a try!
This is awesome! I need to get that dish so I can make my macaroni in the microwave and save time.
Oh what a comfort meal! Yum! I’m liking the sound of that Mozzarella and Parmesan. The 3-in-1 dish sounds pretty awesome too.
Love how cheesy and gooey it looks! Definitely wantnto make this! Love Mac n cheese and always a hit for the family!!
Mac and cheese with bread crumbs on top sounds so great. Those microwavable cooking dishes make it so easy and BPA free top is perfect.
My husband calls it a “macro-wave” like from Tool Time with Tim Allen. We use it to heat up tv dinners and such. I never thought to cook full meals. I’ll have to try that. This recipe sounds so good.
I love the fact that this is something that you can prepare in a microwave! It’s perfect when you’re in a hurry or barely have time to make dinner! I’m sure it tastes amazing as well! I would love to make this one of these days.
This looks amazing! mac n cheese is always a favorite and easy meal to make here. With 3 kids and one on the way, i’m always looking for ways to make dinner easy!
This mac and cheese looks delicious! I love the added breadcrumbs, I’ll have to try it out!
I need to get one of these miracle dishes! I need a nice dish too, and I like that the lid is BPA free. I will have to put this on my Christmas list, and I might have to get one for my mom too. Then, I need to try this mac and cheese! It looks phenomenal.
Ohhh, this sounds absolutely perfect. I love pasta, and all of that melty gooey cheese,YUM!
Oh my this Creamy Tuscan Microwave Macaroni and Cheese looks so delicious and easy to make. I will have to get the ingredients I need to make some this weekend.
I have never used the microwave for a full meal before, mainly just for reheating. I am excited to give your recipe a try because there are times when making a meal in the microwave would be so convenient!
Macaroni and Cheese is one of my favorites. I would love to try this recipe. I love that it’s a lot different than your normal mac and cheese.
I don’t think I know any microwave snobs. I got a microwave/convection oven so I wouldn’t have to use anything else. Lol. I’m always ready for macaroni too!
I’m so hungry as I read this and I could totally eat that whole pan of macaroni and cheese. Yum!!! The Princess House casserole dish looks amazing. It’s always great to find great containers that make your cooking easier.
I’ve used my microwave to cook potatoes! It’s a lifesaver when you don’t want to run the oven on a hot day!
I use the microwave but I’ve never used it to cook a full meal! That is awesome and it definitely helps with the fast cooking time. I’m pretty sure the kids will love your recipe as well. What more can I ask for!
i love using my microwave as much as possible in the summer so I don’t have to heat up my house by using my oven. I even bought a combination convection/ microwave oven for more use.
I have never added garlic to the mac and cheese. My kids have actually gotten used to me making it from scratch and prefer it (most of the time) to the boxed stuff.
I am going to make this recipe! I love that you used the microwave to cook this, I’ve never done that before and it’s really amazing how easy it is! Thanks for the recipe!
I make no judgement about the cultural or national origins of my Mac & Cheese. I love it all! 🙂 (Except the boxed stuff. I mean, that should go without saying, right?)
Drooling over here. This looks AMAZING, Kelly! My son, who LOVES Mac & Cheese has been begging me to make some for him. I may need to try your recipe idea, thanks!
I love a good mac n cheese recipe! I’m always trying new ones and these one sounds so yummy. Can’t wait to try it!
Our microwave broke and we pretended we could live without it. Yeaaaah, that didn’t last. How else do your reheat your coffee again and again? Knowing that I can make such delicious meals reminds me once again that I can’t live without my microwave.
This looks really good! I will definitely try this soon!
I would never have thought of doing macaroni and cheese in the microwave, This looks really good.
I like macaroni and cheese! This is a perfect recipe to try.
I loooove using shortcuts to make homemade meals. Hey, no need to make it overly complicated!
I’ve never heard of Princess House before, but I would love to check it out. That looks and sounds like a delicious recipe!
This looks amazing! My family loves mac and cheese so I’m definitely making this!! Thanks for sharing your recipe.
This is an interesting recipe. I didnt think you could microwave Mac and Cheese, I love pasta dishes.
I don’t ever really use my microwave, except for quick reheating. It’s cool to me that you can actually make entire meals with it. I’m a big mac and cheese fan. Your recipe looks really good!
I do love me some mac & cheese! It looks like a tasty, quick and easy recipe. That’s a must for me because I am very busy lately, on the go, and don’t want to spend too much time in the kitchen! 🙂
This looks so yummy! Mac and Cheese is such a great comfort food. It looks delicious, and easy to make. I can’t wait to try this.
I have used the microwave to make a box of Red Beans and Rice (usually I use the stovetop). It took about as long as the stovetop. I was pretty disappointed with the results when I did it. I followed the directions to the letter and it was an utter failure. I ended up have to keep adding more and more time to it haha. Needless to say it wasnt ready when the rest of dinner was and didnt taste as good.
Wow not only does this look divine it sounds like an instant family favorite with easy clean-up (bonus points)! Thank you so much for sharing this is going on my menu for next week.
I love mac n cheese so I love this idea! I’ve never tried it in the microwave so will need to try this out
ohhh my I am going to make this, this week. I steam all my veggies in the microwave
I mainly use it to just reheat food
This looks so good! I don’t really use mine for anything besides re heating food.
I freely confess I don’t use the microwave for a whole lot other than reheating! Or simple things like popcorn, oatmeal, ramen noodles! LOL Yes, I tried it for ramens… I cook veggies in it too… I would like to try more. In summer I hate to turn on the stove. The micro is better then
Yes, I’ve baked some quick cakes in my microwave. i’ve also made some pasta recipes in my microwave 🙂
Is macaroni one of the ultimate comfort foods or what? My kids love mac and cheese and this looks so rich and creamy!
Wow, that looks so delicious. I have not had many different varieties of mac and cheese, this is worth trying!
We love mac and cheese, but I never thought of making it like this in the microwave. It looks delicious – and I love the cheese you used.
Ive never made mac and cheese in the microwave, but I have definitely made other things. I love making protein mug cakes in there, and I also will use it to cook cauliflower pizza crust.
First, that macaroni dish looks amazing! Second, I love Princess House and had quite a few pieces back in the day. I especially loved their stemware.
Sometimes I just don’t have the energy to cook. So i definately love having a microwave. It makes life so easy.
I use my microwave to make poached eggs for eggs benedict
Okay this is seriously so awesome!! I am obsessed with mac and cheese! I will have to try this!
Yes, I use my microwave to cook veggies all the time. It makes a great corn on the cob and a great baked potato and fast. I love the dish you made and am going to try it this weekend
I have no issues when someone uses the microwave to make a meal. Especially when it looks like yours. I have used the microwave to steam vegetables, and make different things. I will definitely try your recipe as it sounds delicious.
I use the microwave a lot for cooking bacon. I also use it all the time to make instant oatmeal – the texture is much better than when you just add hot water and stir. The microwave also comes in handy for melting butter and I use it a lot for that.
I think it does corn on the cob very well.
Thanks for the contest.
wow! this looks like a great Fall recipe. i am pinning it now so I can do it soon for the family. thanks for sharing.
THIS LOOKS DELICIOUS, GREAT!!!!
My mom taught me how to cook baked potatoes in the microwave and also corn on the cob! I couldn’t believe how much less work those are when you use the microwave!
I use my microwave mainly to reheat food. On occasion I will cook a potato or two. Also those cook in bag veggies when I buy them.
Looks like a yummy recipe! The steamer dish is a helpful addition to any kitchen.
Yes, I use it to make coffee cup brownies and I use to to soften bread that is going hard by adding a cup of water in the microwave.
I usually just use my microwave for reheating but I occasionally use it to steam veggies or to pop popcorn. I have also used it to make a mug cake.
I have used it to bake a cake. I would love to experiment with it more.
Oh man, does this look good! I swear, I can almost smell and taste it!
Oh man how did you know? Mac and cheese is one of my favourite dishes and I love that you can make it all in one pot and even better in the microwave. Now that is what I call easy cooking. MMM x
This is awesome! I have never used the microwave to do anything but heating up meals, and didn’t even realize the potential out there until you showed this post. THANK YOU for sharing. Do you have other recipes?
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We like to use our microwave to steam veggies, and I make a pretty bomb microwave tuna noodle casserole, too. 🙂
I’m a big pasta eater and I love macaroni! Your Creamy Tuscan Macaroni and Cheese recipe looks delicious! I love how easy it is to make. Also, I like that you showed photos of each step. It makes it so much easier to follow the recipe! Beautiful presentation!
No I have only used mine for heating. I would love to make like chicken or even a cake in mine it is convection as well but never used it for that!
Love this contest.Love to use this for recipes.
I use my microwave to cook potatoes all the time. I tried to make microwave s’mores for the 1st time the other day (following instructions on the marshmallow bag) but they just weren’t as good…
I use the microwave for frozen veggies. Everything esle is to reheat
Have you used your microwave for more than re-heating food? If so, what?
nope..never really cooked or baked anything in the microwave
I will say I love reheating food on the microwave and yes I’ve cooked in it too. I make a jam sponge pudding that takes 3 minutes and is super quick and easy.
I would love to try to make a version of Spanish Rice in the microwave,with salsa and cheese added of course!
One of my families favorite dishes is mac and cheese. We love to try new ways of making it. Looks like I have dinner for tomorrow!
I’ve never tried to make macaroni and cheese in the microwave, but I will now! It looks too easy to be that good!
I use my microwave to make fudge, lemon curd and popcorn. But I love this recipe for microwave mac & cheese. I can’t wait to try it.
That looks so cheesy and delish! I can’t wait to surprise hubby with it soon. He will LOVE it!
This looks delicious and so easy to make! My daughters are big mac and cheese fans so I’ll have to try this recipe.
I’m new to your blog. The mac and cheese looks really good. Keep ’em coming!
I use my micro all the time to defrost meat quickly if I need to make dinner fast. This Mac and cheese looks great, my hubby loves mac and cheese I would try this.
This looks delicious. I think I’d loved this for breakfast
Sounds delicious! I have ever put garlic in my mac and cheese, I am going to have to try this.
You had me at Mac n cheese! I’m a huge Mac n cheese fan! It’s always been one of my favs as a kid and now my own kids are obsessed with it!
I really do not use my microwave. However, we just bought a motorhome with a microwave – so I am looking for vegetarian microwave meals I can make while we travel.
I would love to try cooking and egg in the microwave. I always thought it wouldn’t work.
What a yummy looking recipe.
Thank you for sharing that nice recipe.
I saw a post on facebook on how to cook eggs different ways in the microwave. So far I have made scrambled eggs and poached egss
I do prepare some foods in the microwave ..not anything that gets really mussy though
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Looks so good. I have never thought of microwaving mac and cheese . So easy to do.
I usually just warm up things
I have only used my microwave to reheat. I would love to have recipes to cook in my microwave.
I don’t usually use my microwave for cooking…but probably only because I don’t think about it. I do use it for bags of steamer vegetables from the frozen aisle at the grocery. Oh, and for cooking ears of corn on the cob.
What a great idea! I’ve never thought about using the microwave for something like this. It looks delicious though – Definitely going to try! Thanks for the giveaway!
well one time i tried to cook some lasanga in the microwave and it turned out ok but not the same
well one time i tried to cook some lasanga in the microwave and it turned out ok but not the same and i just have a cheap old microwave from walmart not big enough to cook a chicken in or something that i would say ok if i messed it up its ok you know what i mean but i havent cooked in it lately
I use my microwave for many things. Most often to par cook or steam v
Yes, we have used our microwave to cook baked potatoes, smart one meals and of course pop corn. We use it a lot to reheat food. Your Creamy Tuscan Microwave Macaroni and Cheese looks so good!!
I steam a lot of veggies in the microwave, artichokes take so much less time. I also do a quick egg now and then, but I don’t do a lot of true cooking in the micro.
I will usend the microwave for cooking rather than the stove top if it is in the directions. I’ve cooked potatoes and mug cakes in the microwave.
I’ve used the plastic bags that you steam veggies in, they work out ok. I like the idea of using glass a whole lot more
We typically use it for reheating but I have made a couple mug cakes too and warm up frozen vegetables but I’ve never made a main course.
Honestly, I reheat almost all leftovers in the microwave (some exceptions are baked food like pizza that goes in the oven to regain the crunch!). I don’t mind using the microwave at all.
I often use my microwave oven to steam fresh vegetables.
I occasionally cook some food in the microwave but not often. I have baked a casserole in the microwave before. I’ll have to give this a try
I have cooked bacon in the microwave before but I prefer the skillet better. I would like to try to make a cake in the microwave some time. I just need to make the time and do it.
I have never used my microwave for “cooking” something, but this definitely looks like a great receipt to try! I just may need to try it soon.
I have used it for cooking eggs back in college and for making cakes quickly. This dish looks so delicious! I would never guess it was made in the microwave!
I have only used my microwave for reheating. this mac and cheese sounds good, may have to give it a try.
I’d like to learn a few microwave recipes! That sounds easy and convenient!
I’ve made eggs in the microwave, they turn out pretty well. I also use the microwave to sterilize baby bottles and dish sponges.
This looks so delicious..I love macaroni and cheese and will have to try this recipe.
I have used it to melt chocolate and butter for recipes.
Microwaves have more uses than most people know. I’d like to learn more about baking in the microwave.
You can never go wrong with Mac n cheese this recipe sounds and looks amazing..
I would like to try this recipe! Thanks for the chance.
I love to use my Microwave to make Corn on the Cob. Cook it in the shucks and silks for perfect corn. Would love this for casseroles.
I do use the microwave a lot around our house. Mostly for reheating but it gets a good workout. I am now fixing my chocolate pudding in the microwave! It is pretty darn good and uses cocoa powder.
We bought a dish similar to this a few years back and use it to make roasted chicken a lot. It turns out exactly like it would in the oven just because of the dish so I would love this to be able to make bigger items.
hmmm. I think the only thing I’ve made in the microwave that doesn’t fall under just ‘ reheating food’ would be melting chocolate. You put some chocolate chips in a bowl, heat for 30 seconds, stir, and repeat until most of the chips are melted. Then stir until smooth and proceed with recipe.
We use it for reheating food and defrosting. We have also tried the mug cakes in the microwave once.
I use my microwave mainly for reheating, but this has me wanting to try it. I am thinking that this would be a good time saver.
This looks delicious
I haven’t used it for anything except to reheat. I want to try to cook breakfast foods since I’m in a hurry in the morning.
New twist on Mac n cheese.. Gonna try it. I like how quick it can be prepped and done.
Yes, I have actually made scrambled eggs in it. I also have experimented with mug cakes and want to try more.
I mainly use a microwave to reheat food
I tried it in the microwave.and was very unsuccessful. I had to do lot of cleaning because of spelling from the bowl. I love to try it
My kids love mac n cheese. Always looking for news things to add or new ways to cook. This looks delicious.
I typically use it just to reheat food. But I have cook d eggs in it before too.
i use my microwave to cook foods, i also use it to defrost meat
I only used my microwave to cook something once. A few years ago I tired making a twice baked potato but it didn’t turn out right so now I just use the microwave to warm up stuff.
I have used it to cook a “baked” potato before. It turned out ok! 🙂
I like mac n cheese. I cook a lot of veggies in the microwave. Great for potatoes & Winter squash
I usually just reheat food like pizza or chili in the microwave! I would love to try this recipe! It looks so yummy!
I use my microwave a lot. I mainly reheat things. I would try making a cake or brownies.
I use my microwave to bake potatoes and for popcorn. But mainly for reheating..
When I cook, there is usually a crowd, and the microwave is just too small. It’s great for leftovers and pizza rolls, but won’t grill a whole chicken.
yes, i have make grits, rice and bacon. Love the no mess bacon and rice is ready in 5 minutes.
Not really afraid of things getting over cooked or tuff so I stick to re heating etc on the microwave.
I use my microwave a lot. We always have leftovers.
I don’t cook a lot in the microwave, but I do melt cheese, butter, chocolate and heat the occasional canned veggie in it. My mom used to make grilled cheese in it with pre-toasted bread and cheese. Awful!
We like to use the microwave for doing baked potatoes. This looks like a big time saver.
I’ve used my microwave to make bacon and baked potatoes but this looks worth a try.
I can’t say that I have; i am interesting in cooking full meals in the microwave. I know there are so many recipes that can be cooked in the microwave
For the most part, I only use my microwave to reheat or defrost food. I have tried to cook one thing in the microwave (a mug cake) and it did not come out very good.
I make veggies, hot dogs and reheat food.
Yes, I have used my microwave to boil eggs, steam food, boil pasta, and defrost meat. microwaves come in handy.
I would love to try making any kind of cheesy pasta dish or veggie dish in the microwave!!
Or some kind stir fry dish with some chicken breast and veggies!
I haven’t really made much in the microwave. I’ve made mashed potatoes a few times. I’m excited to try this recipe.
I made fast side dishes in the microwave. Rice and mac and cheese is on of the fastest I can make.
I use my micowave to heat food and also to defrost food.
I have only used my microwave for reheating.. I didn’t really think you could cook meals in a microwave.
I mostly use my microwave to make my iced tea and popcorn!
i have used my microwave to also heat a heating pack. i like to make microwavable pot pies!
I usually don’t like using the microwave to actually cook food. But there has been a few busy nights where I’m throwing dinner together and microwave some instant potatoes. Just as good as any instant potatoes.
I have steam veggies in a microwave before
So cool.. This is so awesome. I can’t wait to make this for my son and for myself. I am so excited to try it. Thanks again..
I’m definitely going to try this recipe. It looks so delicious.
This sounds like a delicious version of macaroni and cheese, I definitely want to try it! I have never used the microwave to make a full meal before, but your dish is something that is now on my wish list! Thanks for sharing!
This looks so good! Pinned! YUM!
This looks so good! I will be making this. Pinned!!! Now I’m hungry! LOL