Dinner for 8

Baked Mac and Cheese

Name: Baked Mac and Cheese
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 16 oz elbow macaroni; 5 tbsp salted butter; 5 tbsp all-purpose flour; 1 tsp onion powder; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 2 3/4 cups milk; 1/2 cup half and half; 14 oz shredded sharp cheddar cheese; 1 1/2 oz shredded parmesan cheese; 1/2 tsp dry mustard powder; 1/2 tsp seasoned salt (optional); 1/4 tsp black pepper (optional); 1/4 cup panko bread crumbs; 2 tsp butter; 2 oz shredded sharp cheddar cheese; 2 tbsp shredded parmesan cheese

Elbow macaroni is mixed with creamy cheddar sauce, topped with seasoned crumbs and cheese, then baked until bubbling.

Typical price

$5.36for 4 servings

$1.34 per serving$5.36 for 4

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50 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
8servings as written
$typical cost tier

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What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
Pasta$0.10/oz typical	16 oz	$1.60Typical price
Butter$0.40/oz typical	2.75 oz	$1.13Typical price
Milk$0.04/oz typical	23 oz	$0.94Typical price
Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical	4.25 oz	$0.91Typical price
Cheddar and shredded cheese$0.30/oz typical	16 oz	$4.80Typical price
Parmesan$0.55/oz typical	2 oz	$1.07Typical price
Sandwich bread$2.49 each typical	a little	$0.06Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$10.73

Pantry staples you likely have

FlourDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Mustard, mayo, ketchupSalt and pepper

Not included in the cost.

Ingredients

16 oz elbow macaroni
5 tbsp salted butter
5 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
2 3/4 cups milk
1/2 cup half and half
14 oz shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 1/2 oz shredded parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp dry mustard powder
1/2 tsp seasoned salt (optional)
1/4 tsp black pepper (optional)
1/4 cup panko bread crumbs
2 tsp butter
2 oz shredded sharp cheddar cheese
2 tbsp shredded parmesan cheese

Steps

Heat the oven to 350 F and grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with some butter.
Boil salted water in a large pot, cook the macaroni for 8 minutes, and drain it.
Melt 5 tablespoons butter in a large saucepan over medium heat, whisk in flour, onion powder, and garlic powder, and cook for 1 minute.
Whisk in the milk and half-and-half, then simmer for 5 minutes until thickened.
Stir in 14 ounces cheddar, Parmesan, mustard, seasoned salt, and pepper, then mix the sauce with the macaroni.
Spread the mixture in the dish, top with panko, 2 teaspoons butter, remaining cheddar, and Parmesan, and bake for 25 minutes.

Swaps

Cheddar and shredded cheese for Mozzarellaabout the same price
Heavy cream for Evaporated or condensed milkabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
Milk for Almond, soy or oat milkabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices