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Dessert for 11

Macaroni Cheese Ring

$6.46for 460 minServes 11

Cheesy macaroni, bacon, and eggs bake in a ring pan until firm, then finish with breadcrumbs and chives.

What it costs

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IngredientAmountCost
Butter, 2 oz$0.40/oz typical2 oz$0.80Typical price
Milk, 21 oz$0.04/oz typical21 oz$0.85Typical price
Cheddar and shredded cheese, 24 oz$0.30/oz typical24 oz$7.20Typical price
Cream cheese, 4 oz$0.30/oz typical4 oz$1.20Typical price
Pasta, 16 oz$0.10/oz typical16 oz$1.60Typical price
Bacon, 0.5$6.49 each typical0.5$3.25Typical price
Eggs, 2$0.30 each typical2$0.60Typical price
Bread crumbs, 1.25 oz$0.14/oz typical1.25 oz$0.19Typical price
Heavy cream, 4.25 oz$0.22/oz typical4.25 oz$0.91Typical price
Mint, 0.5$1.99 each typical0.5$0.99Typical price
Total for the servings shown$17.77

Swaps

  • Swap cheddar and shredded cheese for mozzarellaabout the same price
  • Swap heavy cream for evaporatedabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
  • Swap milk for almondabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
  • Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

FlourSalt and pepper

Not included in the cost.

  • 60 minstart to table
  • Mediumdifficulty
  • 11servings as written
  • $typical cost tier

AmericanKid-friendlyBudgetDesserts

Typical price

$1.62 per serving$6.46 for 4

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Ingredients

  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 2 1/2 cups milk
  • 16 oz shredded cheddar cheese
  • 4 oz cream cheese
  • 1 lb elbow macaroni
  • 8 slices bacon
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tbsp kosher salt
  • 1 tbsp black pepper
  • 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup half-and-half
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 slices bacon
  • 1/2 bunch chives

Steps

  1. Heat a large pot of salted water, cook the macaroni until just tender, and drain it.
  2. Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp, then crumble it.
  3. Melt the butter in a saucepan, whisk in the flour, and slowly whisk in the milk and half-and-half.
  4. Stir in the cream cheese and both amounts of cheddar until smooth, then cool briefly and whisk in the eggs, salt, and pepper.
  5. Mix the macaroni and bacon with the cheese sauce, then press it into a greased 10-inch ring pan.
  6. Top with breadcrumbs and bake at 375 F for 30 to 35 minutes, until firm and 160 F in the center, then add chives.

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