Dinner for 6
Creamy Mac and Cheese
Elbow noodles bake in a warm milk and cheese sauce until tender, creamy, and lightly browned.
Typical price
$6.81for 4 servings
$1.70 per serving$6.81 for 4
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- 85 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Ramen and Asian noodles$0.18/oz typical | 16 oz | $2.88Typical price |
| Milk$0.04/oz typical | 13 oz | $0.51Typical price |
| Swiss, provolone, gouda$0.40/oz typical | 16 oz | $6.40Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.40Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $10.22 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepperMustard, mayo, ketchupRelish, dressings, steak sauce
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 lb elbow noodles
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp spicy brown mustard
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 lb velveeta cheese
- 1/4 tsp tabasco sauce (optional)
- 2 tbsp butter
Steps
- Boil the elbow noodles in salted water for 8 minutes, drain them, and return them to the pot.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat, add the milk, pepper, mustard, salt, and hot sauce, and warm for 7 minutes.
- Stir in the Velveeta until smooth, then combine the cheese sauce with the noodles.
- Spread the mixture in a greased 9-by-13-inch baking dish and bake at 350 F for 35 minutes.
- Rest the mac and cheese for 15 minutes before serving.
Swaps
- 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
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