diff --git a/code/modules/food_and_drinks/recipes/recipes_microwave.dm b/code/modules/food_and_drinks/recipes/recipes_microwave.dm
index a9936c31bc8..70169476c9d 100644
--- a/code/modules/food_and_drinks/recipes/recipes_microwave.dm
+++ b/code/modules/food_and_drinks/recipes/recipes_microwave.dm
@@ -397,7 +397,7 @@
 	result = /obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/spesslaw
 
 /datum/recipe/microwave/macncheese
-	reagents = list("water" = 5)
+	reagents = list("water" = 5, "milk" = 5)
 	items = list(
 		/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/cheesewedge,
 		/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/macaroni,