Dinner for 8
Green Chile Mac and Cheese with cheddar and shredded cheese
$3.92for 445 minServes 8
Short pasta gets coated in creamy green chile cheese sauce, topped with chive breadcrumbs, and baked until browned.
Photo: holajalapeno.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Butter$0.40/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.40Typical price |
| Milk$0.04/oz typical | 13 oz | $0.51Typical price |
| Cream cheese$0.30/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.60Typical price |
| Cheddar and shredded cheese$0.30/oz typical | 8 oz | $2.40Typical price |
 | Enchilada or taco sauce$0.16/oz typical | 4 oz | $0.64Typical price |
 | Pasta$0.10/oz typical | 16 oz | $1.60Typical price |
| Bread crumbs$0.14/oz typical | 6 oz | $0.84Typical price |
 | Mint, dill, rosemary, thyme and other fresh herbs$1.99 each typical | 0.25 | $0.66Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $7.84 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
FlourSalt and pepperDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)
Not included in the cost.
Swaps
- Swap Cheddar and shredded cheese for Mozzarellaabout the same price
- Swap Milk for Almond, soy or oat milkabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
- Swap Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
- Swap Pasta for Egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices
- 45 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 8servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianKid-friendlyBudgetFamilyDinnersCold-weather comfort
$0.98 per serving$3.92 for 4
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The amounts listed are small for a full dinner, so this price per serving is likely low. Plan on a side or a bigger portion.
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter (optional)
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 2 oz about 1/4 cup cream cheese
- 8 oz about 2 1/2 cups grated chihuahua cheese or white cheddar
- 1 cans (4 oz) chopped green chiles
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp dried ground mustard
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1 lb short pasta
- 1 1/2 cups fresh breadcrumbs
- 1/3 cup chopped chives
Steps
- Heat the oven to 375 F and grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with butter or oil.
- Boil the pasta in salted water until barely tender, about 2 minutes less than package directions, then drain.
- Melt the butter in a 3-quart saucepan, whisk in the flour, and cook for 1 minute.
- Whisk in the milk, mustard, onion powder, and salt, then simmer for 4 minutes until thickened.
- Stir in the cream cheese, shredded cheese, and green chiles until smooth, then fold in the pasta.
- Mix the breadcrumbs and chives, sprinkle them over the pasta, and bake for 15 minutes.
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