Dinner for 4

Grilled Mac and Cheese Sandwich

Name: Grilled Mac and Cheese Sandwich
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 oz macaroni; 1/3 cup plain flour; 3/4 tsp mustard powder; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper; 6 tbsp butter; 1 1/2 cups whole milk; 1 cup heavy cream; 1 lb monterey jack cheese; 4 tbsp butter; 1 tsp garlic powder; 16 slices square bread; 8 slices mild cheddar cheese; 8 slices colby jack cheese; 4 tbsp butter

Creamy macaroni and cheese fills buttered bread with two cheeses before the sandwiches grill until crisp and melted.

Typical price

$16.97for 4 servings

$4.24 per serving$16.97 for 4

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40 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
4servings as written
$$$typical cost tier

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What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
Pasta$0.10/oz typical	8 oz	$0.80Typical price
Butter$0.40/oz typical	7 oz	$2.80Typical price
Milk$0.04/oz typical	13 oz	$0.51Typical price
Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical	8.25 oz	$1.83Typical price
Cheddar and shredded cheese$0.30/oz typical	28 oz	$8.40Typical price
Sandwich bread$2.49 each typical	1	$2.39Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$16.97

Pantry staples you likely have

FlourMustard, mayo, ketchupDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepperDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends

Not included in the cost.

Ingredients

8 oz macaroni
1/3 cup plain flour
3/4 tsp mustard powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
6 tbsp butter
1 1/2 cups whole milk
1 cup heavy cream
1 lb monterey jack cheese
4 tbsp butter
1 tsp garlic powder
16 slices square bread
8 slices mild cheddar cheese
8 slices colby jack cheese
4 tbsp butter

Steps

Boil the macaroni in salted water for 8 to 10 minutes, then drain it.
Melt 6 tablespoons butter in a saucepan, whisk in the flour and spices, and cook for 1 minute.
Whisk in the milk and cream, simmer for 5 minutes, and stir in the Monterey Jack until smooth.
Stir the macaroni into the cheese sauce and cook for 2 minutes.
Spread garlic butter on 16 bread slices, then layer macaroni, cheddar, and Colby Jack between eight pairs.
Grill the sandwiches in a large skillet over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes per side until crisp and melted.

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