Individual Mac and Cheese - Lunch Version

48 mins

Make It Now Cooking Directions

These directions are for cooking this recipe to serve immediately and NOT to freeze for later.

1. In a saucepan, slowly add milk #1 and flour together, stirring constantly until all lumps have dissolved.
2. Add milk #2, stirring thoroughly.
3. Place on stove and simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens.
4. Add cheddar cheese #1, mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese; stir until blended.
5. Add macaroni, stirring gently to coat well.
6. Line muffin tin with paper muffin cups and place one scoop of mac and cheese mixture into each muffin cup.
7. Top with cheddar cheese #2.
8. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes, or until golden brown.
9. Let cool 5 minutes before serving.

1 hrs 46 mins

Freeze For Later Cooking Directions

These directions help you cook or prepare this meal PRIOR to being frozen for serving later (see Serving Day Directions when you are ready to prepare it to eat).

Why would I want to freeze this?

1. In a saucepan, slowly add milk #1 and flour together, stirring constantly until all lumps have dissolved.
2. Add milk #2, stirring thoroughly.
3. Place on stove and simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens.
4. Add cheddar cheese #1, mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese; stir until blended.
5. Add macaroni, stirring gently to coat well.
6. Line muffin tin with paper muffin cups and place one scoop of mac and cheese mixture into each muffin cup.
7. Top with cheddar cheese #2.
8. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes, or until golden brown.
9. Flash freeze.
10. Once frozen, place in freezer bag, label and freeze.

2 mins

Make From Frozen Serving Day Directions

These directions help you cook or reheat this meal AFTER it's been frozen for when you are ready to eat it.

1. Thaw: Prep from frozen
2. Heat in microwave for 1-2 minutes or until heated through.