Quick Macaroni and Cheese

Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Servings: 4
Yield: 4 servings

Description

You just need a microwave and a broiler for this quick half-from-scratch mac and cheese.

Ingredients

1 cup elbow macaroni
1/4 cup milk
1 (20 ounce) package frozen macaroni and cheese
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

1 Preheat oven broiler. Grease a 1 1/2 quart microwave safe dish.
2 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
3 Microwave frozen mac and cheese according to package directions.
4 Stir together macaroni, mac and cheese, milk and pepper in prepared dish. Mix well. Microwave on high 2 minutes, until heated through. Sprinkle with Cheddar and Parmesan and place under oven broiler. Broil until cheese is melted and beginning to brown, 2 to 5 minutes.