Dinner for 7
Stovetop Mac and Cheese (7 servings)
$4.42for 422 minServes 7
Elbow macaroni cooks with a smooth cheddar sauce flavored with mustard, pepper, and a little hot sauce.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Pasta$0.10/oz typical | 16 oz | $1.60Typical price |
 | Butter$0.40/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.60Typical price |
| Milk$0.04/oz typical | 17 oz | $0.68Typical price |
| Cheddar and shredded cheese$0.30/oz typical | 12 oz | $3.60Typical price |
 | Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.09Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $7.73 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
FlourSalt and pepperMustard, mayo, ketchupRelish, dressings, steak sauce
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
- 22 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 7servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianHigh-proteinBudgetFamilyDinnersCold-weather comfort
$1.10 per serving$4.42 for 4
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Ingredients
- 16 oz elbow macaroni
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 1/2 tsp dry mustard
- 4 cups whole milk (optional)
- 1/2 tsp tabasco sauce
- 3 cups sharp cheddar
- 2 tbsp parsley
Steps
- Boil the macaroni in a large pot of salted water until tender, about 8 minutes, then drain.
- Melt the butter in the same pot over medium heat and whisk in the flour, salt, pepper, and mustard.
- Cook the mixture for 1 minute, then slowly whisk in the milk and simmer for 5 minutes until thickened.
- Stir in the Tabasco and cheddar until smooth.
- Fold in the macaroni and parsley, then heat for 2 minutes until hot.
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