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Side dishe for 5

Macaroni and Cheese

Macaroni cooks in milk sauce with cheddar and the included cheese packet for a creamy stovetop side dish.

Typical price

$3.12for 4 servings

$0.78 per serving$3.12 for 4

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What it costs

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IngredientAmountCost
Pasta$0.10/oz typical8 oz$0.80Typical price
Milk$0.04/oz typical17 oz$0.68Typical price
Cheddar and shredded cheese$0.30/oz typical8 oz$2.40Typical price
Total for the servings shown$3.91

Pantry staples you likely have

FlourSalt and pepper

Not included in the cost.

Ingredients

  • 1 box (8 oz) kraft macaroni and cheese
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 1/2 tbsp flour
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Steps

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the macaroni for 8 minutes.
  2. Whisk the flour, milk, salt, and pepper in a medium saucepan until smooth.
  3. Cook the milk mixture over medium heat for 6 minutes, stirring until thickened.
  4. Stir in the cheddar and included cheese packet until melted.
  5. Drain the macaroni, combine it with the cheese sauce, and cook over low heat for 3 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
  • Pasta for Egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices

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