Simple Cheesy Recipes

With the current circuit breaker measures, it can get quite boring to be at home all day but instead of counting your days, make your days count! I will be sharing with all of you 2 simple cheesy recipes for all you cheese lovers out there! It is simple and also timesaving!

Instant Mac & Cheese

Craving for the usual Mac & Cheese that you find outside? Well, you can satisfy your own cravings at home with just a few simple steps!

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Ingredients:

• ½ macaroni
• ¼ of milk
• ¼ of cheese
• A pinch of pepper

Steps:

1. First, boil your pasta till soft.
2. Drain away the boiled water and pour the cooked macaroni into a cup.
3. Then, pour the milk into the cup, followed by putting the cheese on top and sprinkle some pepper.
4. Microwave for about 1 minute (medium heat)
5. Mix and enjoy!

Creamy Three-Cheese Spaghetti

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This dish is more filling compared to the instant mac and cheese so perhaps you can prepare this for lunch or dinner!

Ingredients:

• Spaghetti (depending on your portion)
• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• ¾ cup of heavy cream
• ¾ cup of chicken broth
• ¾ cup of shredded cheese
• A pinch of salt
• A pinch of black pepper
• 2 tbsp. freshly chopped chives, for garnish.

Steps:

1. In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook spaghetti until al dente. Drain and reserve 1 cup pasta water.
2. Next, in a large skillet (medium heat), heat oil. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, then add heavy cream, both and ½ cup of reserved pasta water.
3. Add cooked spaghetti and toss until its all coated.
4. Remove from heat and stir with cheese.
5. Toss constantly, adding more pasta water until sauce reaches your desired consistency.
6. Season with salt and pepper and top it with chives and ready to serve!

Till then, stay home and play your part and we will get through this together!

Photo by Eugene Lim on Unsplash