Dinner for 8

Baked Macaroni and Cheese (8 servings)

Name: Baked Macaroni and Cheese (8 servings)
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 tbsp unsalted butter~; 2 cups coarse dry bread crumbs; 1/4 cup parmesan cheese; 1/2 tsp dried thyme leaves; 5 1/2 cups whole milk; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg; 1/4 tsp ground black pepper; 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper; 2 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese; 2 cups sharp white cheddar cheese; 2 cups gruyere; 1 lb dried elbow pasta

Elbow pasta gets coated in creamy cheese sauce, topped with seasoned crumbs, and baked until bubbling.

Typical price

$7.74for 4 servings

$1.94 per serving$7.74 for 4

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

American Vegetarian High-protein Budget Family Dinners

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
Butter$0.40/oz typical	4 oz	$1.60Typical price
Bread crumbs$0.14/oz typical	8 oz	$1.12Typical price
Parmesan$0.55/oz typical	1 oz	$0.48Typical price
Milk$0.04/oz typical	47 oz	$1.87Typical price
Cheddar and shredded cheese$0.30/oz typical	18 oz	$5.40Typical price
Swiss, provolone, gouda$0.40/oz typical	8 oz	$3.20Typical price
Pasta$0.10/oz typical	16 oz	$1.60Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$15.48

Pantry staples you likely have

Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsFlourSalt and pepper

Not included in the cost.

Ingredients

8 tbsp unsalted butter~
2 cups coarse dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp dried thyme leaves
5 1/2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
2 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese
2 cups sharp white cheddar cheese
2 cups gruyere
1 lb dried elbow pasta

Steps

Heat the oven to 375°F and butter a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
Melt 2 tablespoons butter, then stir in the bread crumbs, Parmesan, and thyme.
Boil the pasta in salted water until just tender, about 7 minutes, then drain.
Melt the remaining butter in a saucepan, whisk in the flour, and cook for 1 minute.
Whisk in the milk, salt, nutmeg, pepper, and cayenne, then simmer for 5 minutes until thick.
Stir in the cheeses and pasta, transfer to the dish, top with crumbs, and bake for 20 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