Dinner for 6

Baked Mac and Cheese (6 servings)

Name: Baked Mac and Cheese (6 servings)
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 16 oz macaroni; 1/2 cup unsalted butter (optional); 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 5 cups whole milk; 12 oz gruyere; 8 oz extra-sharp cheddar; 2/3 cup grated parmigiano-reggiano; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg; 1 cup panko breadcrumbs; 1 tsp herbes de provence or dried thyme

Macaroni is coated in a nutmeg-scented cheese sauce, covered with herbed crumbs, and baked until hot and golden.

Typical price

$8.92for 4 servings

$2.23 per serving$8.92 for 4

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60 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
6servings 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 oz	$0.80Typical price
Milk$0.04/oz typical	43 oz	$1.70Typical price
Swiss, provolone, gouda$0.40/oz typical	12 oz	$4.80Typical price
Cheddar and shredded cheese$0.30/oz typical	8 oz	$2.40Typical price
Parmesan$0.55/oz typical	2.25 oz	$1.28Typical price
Bread crumbs$0.14/oz typical	4 oz	$0.56Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$13.38

Pantry staples you likely have

FlourSalt and pepperDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends

Not included in the cost.

Ingredients

16 oz macaroni
1/2 cup unsalted butter (optional)
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
5 cups whole milk
12 oz gruyere
8 oz extra-sharp cheddar
2/3 cup grated parmigiano-reggiano
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 tsp herbes de provence or dried thyme

Steps

Heat the oven to 375 F and boil the macaroni in salted water for 8 to 10 minutes, then drain it.
Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat and whisk in flour for 1 minute.
Gradually whisk in the milk, salt, pepper, and nutmeg, then simmer for 5 minutes until thickened.
Stir in the gruyere, cheddar, and two-thirds of the parmigiano-reggiano until smooth.
Mix the macaroni with the cheese sauce and spread it in a greased 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
Combine the panko, remaining parmigiano-reggiano, and herbes de Provence, sprinkle it over the pasta, and bake for 25 minutes.

Swaps

Cheddar and shredded cheese for Mozzarellaabout the same price
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
Pasta for Egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices