One appliance, one pot, pure comfort. This Rice Cooker Mac ‘n’ Cheese reimagines a childhood favorite into the ultimate hands-off meal. Using wholesome whole-wheat pasta and low-fat cheese, it delivers all the creamy, cheesy goodness you crave with a fraction of the effort—and a subtle hint of cayenne for a perfect flavor pop.

Rice Cooker Mac ‘n’ Cheese
Level: Easy Prep: Yield: 4 servings
Total: 20 minutes Inactive: Serving Size: 1 cup

Ingredients

  • 2 cups dry, whole-wheat pasta
  • 2 cups of water
  • 1 cup milk, low-fat
  • 1 1/2 cups cheese, low-fat and shredded, such as cheddar
  • Pinch of salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional)

Directions

1. Place pasta, water, and milk in the rice cooker. Cook for one cycle.
2. Once the pasta is cooked, add the other ingredients and stir well. Close lid and keep warm until ready to serve.

Cook's Note

source Rice Cooker Mac 'n Cheese | EatFresh

 

Nutrition Facts

4 servings per recipe
Serving size: 8 oz
Calories 282 per serving

Contents % Daily Value
Total Fat 4g 5%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Sodium 401mg 17%
Total Carbohydrate 43mg 16%
Dietary Fiber 4g 14%
Protein 20g  
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
 
Daigle, W., and Weding, H. 2026, Rice Cooker Mac ‘n’ Cheese, Extension | University of Nevada, Reno, Recipes

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