Easy Mac and Cheese
Cheesy and creamy, this mac & cheese is cooked on the stovetop in just 15 minutes!
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Ingredients
4 servings
- 12 ounces elbow macaroni (or short pasta (approx 3 cups dry pasta) )
- ¼ cup butter
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- 2 dashes hot sauce (such as Tabasco)
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Steps
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package directions. Drain well, do not rinse.
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While pasta is cooking, melt butter in a saucepan. Whisk in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes.
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Add milk and broth a small amount at a time, whisking smooth after each addition.
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Add dry mustard, salt, pepper, onion powder, and hot sauce. Continue to cook over medium heat and allow to come to a boil. Boil 1 minute while whisking.
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Remove from heat, add cheeses, and whisk until smooth.
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Stir in pasta. Season with additional salt & pepper to taste.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
754
kkal
Protein
33g
(23%)
Carbs
74g
(52%)
Fat
36g
(25%)
Macronutrients
Calories75438% DV
Protein33g66% DV
Carbs74g25% DV
Fat36g55% DV
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
💰 Cost Estimate
Total Ingredients
$2.24
Per Serving
$0.56/serving
🏠 Save ~$4.47 compared to buying!
📋 Price Breakdown (25% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Unit Price | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| elbow macaroni | 12 ounces | - | - |
| butter | 0.25 cup | - | - |
| all-purpose flour | 0.25 cup | - | - |
| milk | 1 cup | - | - |
| chicken broth | 1 cup | - | - |
| dry mustard powder | 1 teaspoon | $0.50/100g | $0.03 |
| salt | 1 teaspoon | - | - |
| black pepper | 0.5 teaspoon | - | - |
| onion powder | 0.25 teaspoon | $0.50/100g | $0.01 |
| dashes hot sauce | 2 | - | - |
| shredded sharp cheddar cheese | 2 cups | $1.88/170g | $2.21 |
| shredded Parmesan cheese | 0.5 cup | - | - |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
Source: Spend With Pennies
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