Please keep in mind that microwaves do vary. After 2 more minutes, kids were already seated and ready to eat. The noodles were almost done after this so I poured out the remaining water and added the milk and cheese. We went ahead and gave it 2 minutes more but before the 2 minutes was up, I saw that the water is beginning to overflow so I took it out of the microwave and stirred again. My 17 year old and 12 year old kids just devoured the mac and cheese straight from the microwave yes, it was very hot! We microwaved the noodles with water for 2 minutes then stirred. Thanks, also i chipped up a little ham and added it, and it was delicious also.
My micro is watt, and i followed your recipe just as you directed, and it turned out fantastically.