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
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
- 29 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 5servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianKid-friendlyBudgetSide dishes
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Pasta$0.10/oz typical | 8 oz | $0.80Typical price |
| Milk$0.04/oz typical | 17 oz | $0.68Typical price |
| Cheddar and shredded cheese$0.30/oz typical | 8 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
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the macaroni for 8 minutes.
- Whisk the flour, milk, salt, and pepper in a medium saucepan until smooth.
- Cook the milk mixture over medium heat for 6 minutes, stirring until thickened.
- Stir in the cheddar and included cheese packet until melted.
- 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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