

Just look at that ooey gooey cheesy cup of love! And all that is enough for 1 person and it’s made in the microwave. Truth be told, cavatappi is my all time favorite noodle to use when I make mac and cheese but in this recipe and how it’s made good old fashioned elbow macaroni noodles are what’s best used.

Don’t get me wrong, I love it just as much. It’s noodles and cheese pasta and cheese. If you use anything other than elbow noodles then it’s not mac ‘n cheese. Now there is a huge debate on what is truly considered mac ‘n cheese and it comes down to the noodle. But apparently enough people love it as it’s truly successful and well, iconic. Sorry but that glow-in-the-dark orange powder stuff kind of freaks me out. However one thing I’m not a fan of is the boxed stuff. LOL I love macaroni and cheese like it’s my job! I can’t tell you how many nights on end during college that this was my dinner. I prefer the ‘get in my mouth now’ method. Some prefer the custard creamy mac ‘n cheese with the crunchy topping while others prefer the uber cheesy stove top method. It’s made umpteen ways and it varies upon the region of the country you live in. Macaroni and Cheese is one of those quintessential comfort foods that transcends generations. Make sure to read the content as it contains chef tips, substitution options, answers to FAQs to help you succeed the first time around! Find the recipe card at the end of the post.
