Dinner for 5

Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese with swiss

Name: Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese with swiss
Total time: 18 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 50 g / 3 1/2 tbsp butter; 3 tbsp flour; 2 cups milk; 2 1/2 cups water; 250 g / 2 1/2 cups elbow macaroni; 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese; 1 1/2 cups cheese; salt and pepper; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp onion powder; 1/2 tsp mustard powder

$4.62for 418 minServes 5

Elbow macaroni cooks in a creamy milk sauce before butter, seasonings, and cheeses make the finished dish smooth.

Photo: recipetineats.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Butter, 1.75 oz$0.40/oz typical	1.75 oz	$0.71Typical price
	Milk, 17 oz$0.04/oz typical	17 oz	$0.68Typical price
	Pasta, 8.75 oz$0.10/oz typical	8.75 oz	$0.88Typical price
	Mozzarella, 3 oz$0.30/oz typical	3 oz	$0.90Typical price
	Swiss, 6 oz$0.40/oz typical	6 oz	$2.40Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$5.77

Swaps

Swap mozzarella for cheddar and shredded cheeseabout the same price
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
Swap pasta for egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

FlourSalt and pepperDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Mustard, mayo, ketchup

Not included in the cost.

18 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
5servings as written
$typical cost tier

American Vegetarian Kid-friendly Budget Family Side dishes Dinners

Typical price

$1.15 per serving$4.62 for 4

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Ingredients

50 g / 3 1/2 tbsp butter
3 tbsp flour
2 cups milk
2 1/2 cups water
250 g / 2 1/2 cups elbow macaroni
3/4 cup mozzarella cheese
1 1/2 cups cheese
salt and pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp mustard powder

Steps

Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat.
Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
Gradually whisk in the milk and water, then stir in the garlic powder, onion powder, mustard powder, salt, and pepper.
Add the macaroni and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring often, until tender.
Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the mozzarella and remaining cheese until smooth.