Baked Mac and Cheese for One
Baked Mac and Cheese for One delivers rich Cheddar flavor with a touch of warmth from mustard, Worcestershire, and a hint of heat. It starts with a silky stovetop cheese sauce, then finishes in the oven under a toasty breadcrumb-and-cheese topping for contrast. Perfect for a cozy solo lunch or weeknight comfort craving.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves1
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Baked Mac and Cheese for One, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 48 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 47 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 15
- Heart Health
- 58
- Metabolic
- 19
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 29
- Performance
- 29
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease an oven-safe soup crock or a 1-cup baking dish.
- 2
Bring a small pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until slightly firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- 3
Melt the butter in the same pot over medium-high heat. Whisk in the milk, flour, salt, onion powder, and pepper until smooth. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Reduce the heat to low, then whisk in 1/3 cup Cheddar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce.
- 4
Stir in the cooked macaroni until coated, then transfer to the prepared dish. Sprinkle with bread crumbs and 1 tablespoon Cheddar.
- 5
Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until the macaroni is heated through and the cheese is melted, about 10 minutes.
- Calories 565.7 kcal High 28%
- Protein 22.94 g Good Source 46%
- Carbohydrate 43.74 g 16%
- Total Fat 33.78 g High 43%
- Saturated Fat 19.42 g High 97%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 91.21 mg High 30%
- Sodium 510.8 mg High 22%
- Dietary Fiber 1.72 g Low Source 6%
- Total Sugars 7.01 g --
- Added Sugars 0.12 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 615.71 mg Good Source 47%
- Iron 1.7 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 332.97 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 79.66 mcg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin C 0.25 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 1.84 mcg Low Source 9%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Baked Mac and Cheese for One is made with 12 ingredients and serves 1. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Bread Crumbs, and Butter. Each serving provides about 565.7 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Baked Mac and Cheese for One made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Bread Crumbs, Butter, Dry Mustard. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Baked Mac and Cheese for One?
- About 30 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 565.7 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Baked Mac and Cheese for One easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Baked Mac and Cheese for One healthy?
- Baked Mac and Cheese for One has an easyChef Pro health score of 33/100. Per serving, it provides 565.7 calories and 22.94 g of protein, or 46% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 510.8 mg (22% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 19.42 g (97% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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