How much water does it hold? Will it cook a box or two of mac and cheese?
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This has the same volume as my 1.5 quart Calphalon saucepan. I have never cooked mac and cheese in a microwave, but imagine it would hold at least one box. Two boxes could fit, but may not cook evenly without stirring and may bubble over as the noodles swell up - that's just my guess. I love this pot and mostly use it for reheating already cooked food or steaming vegetables. Both my kids have one at their dorms and use it often for soups and reheating as well.
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Hi, Kevin, no it only holds 6 cups of water and that's right up to the brim. What I have and really like isa plastic product called "Fasta Pasta" about $12.00 from QVC; it allows you to m/w all kinds of pasta quickly withjust a little water. Hope this helps. There are others similar to it called "Pasta Boat", etc. As far as Ican tell, Amazon doesn't offer anything in this category.
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Maybe 3 cups of anything. Starch from noodles may plug steam vents in top, trapping steam. Could explode. Is best used for steaming non-starch veggies.
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The measuring marks inside go up to 4 cups (almost to the top of the pot). I think you can cook one box of mac and cheese in it. Not sure about two since I haven't made those in years and can't remember how much water is required.
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It will not cook two boxes of macaroni. As for the amount of water, it will hold 4 cups but that's up to the very top. My husband uses this a lot for soups and one can of whatever he's cooking. It was a gift to him many years ago so it been used quite often. We bought the one on Amazon for our son who was looking for this specific container.
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The markings on it go up to 4 cups and that's pretty close to the top! I hope that helps.Terri
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Yes it will hold one box of mac and cheese, two may be pushing it.If you get the chance to get the larger size (which I use about as often as the small one - alot) then the bigger one also.
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It has embossed markings inside indicating a 4-cup capacity. I usually use mine to heat those 18-19 oz. cans of ready made soups. I'm not sure how much volume a box of mac and cheese takes. Hope this helps. It's not a flimsy piece of plastic like some other microwave stuff I've seen.
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Purchase one, a 2 quart and found that it meets all our needs, often with leftovers. Would recommend 2 quart crockpot such as the one posted here. Works great for two people.
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OK, I measured a bowl, and it holds about 18 oz, but the usable volume is about 16 oz, without spilling. Remember, if you add bread and cheese on top it might make a difference, but within reason if you stick with 16 oz and have the cheese flowing right over the sides you will be planning about right. These bowls have worked well for me. Best of luck to you.
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I have one that I just put in storage and have the box, I can check later if you could wait. It looks like about 3 quarts or so, seems roomy enough. I bought it and never thought I needed the all in one cooker to go with it so waiting to order that. I can check soon for you!
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3.5 cups. I made mini corn bread muffins the other day and it held the entire content of box mix and worked very quickly and neatly
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It holds 1/2 cup, (1 stick) of butter.No, you don't have to add more water.
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The basket is not four quarts. I can fit about two pounds of veggies in the basket. I like to use it when I have a crowd around the table. I can steam a small meal for me and my husband in it. I also like using it for blanching vegetables before freezing them.
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The most I have done is 2 cups rice uncooked yielding around 4 cups cooked. You could probably do another cup dry rice and it would hold it. It's not a large cooker, but works perfectly. I love it for small amounts.
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I bought 2 because it holds about half a bag or container of cheese...I wish the lid was a bit more airtight when closed
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2 large (1 with lid, 1 without), 2 medium size (1 with lid, 1 without), and 1 small with lid (for dips, ketchup, grated cheese, etc)
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It is just a tad over 3 TBS. I used sugar as I don't think it would hold water.
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I have been able to cook enough for 2 people in the 9 quart. It actually holds quite a bit in the 2 slots. Only draw back is tub depth which limits cooking like a whole chicken or such. If you are planning to cook large items then go with 11 qt. If you don't mind cutting things up then the 9 is OK.
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I cook spaghetti for 2 all the time with it. Never tried boxed mac & cheese, but it would cook the pasta very well. I'm sure the other ingredients could be stirred in.
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2 to 2 1/2 qts water. Directions tell, but it uses more than my older canner
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Made a mash tun out of this. It will only hold about 60 qts of liquid. The rest is in the lid space.
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I haven't kept the box either but its boiling hot water a little salt and butter directions are on the box so depends how much you wish to make. It is excellent
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Two cups will cook my complete dinner in 10 to 12 minutes and still have liquid left. Do not let it run out of liquid. hope this helped