Dinner for 8

Baked Mac and Cheese

Name: Baked Mac and Cheese
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 16 oz elbow macaroni; 5 tbsp salted butter; 5 tbsp all-purpose flour; 1 tsp onion powder; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 2 3/4 cups milk; 1/2 cup half and half; 14 oz shredded sharp cheddar cheese; 1 1/2 oz shredded parmesan cheese; 1/2 tsp dry mustard powder; 1/2 tsp seasoned salt (optional); 1/4 tsp black pepper (optional); 1/4 cup panko bread crumbs; 2 tsp butter; 2 oz shredded sharp cheddar cheese; 2 tbsp shredded parmesan cheese

$5.36for 450 minServes 8

Elbow macaroni is mixed with creamy cheddar sauce, topped with seasoned crumbs and cheese, then baked until bubbling.

Baked Mac and Cheese with its ingredients

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Pasta, 16 oz$0.10/oz typical	16 oz	$1.60Typical price
	Butter, 2.75 oz$0.40/oz typical	2.75 oz	$1.13Typical price
	Milk, 23 oz$0.04/oz typical	23 oz	$0.94Typical price
	Heavy cream, 4.25 oz$0.22/oz typical	4.25 oz	$0.91Typical price
	Cheddar and shredded cheese, 16 oz$0.30/oz typical	16 oz	$4.80Typical price
	Parmesan, 2 oz$0.55/oz typical	2 oz	$1.07Typical price
	Sandwich bread, a little$2.49 each typical	a little	$0.06Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$10.73

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

FlourDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Mustard, mayo, ketchupSalt and pepper

Not included in the cost.

50 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
8servings as written
$typical cost tier

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Typical price

$1.34 per serving$5.36 for 4

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Ingredients

16 oz elbow macaroni
5 tbsp salted butter
5 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
2 3/4 cups milk
1/2 cup half and half
14 oz shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 1/2 oz shredded parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp dry mustard powder
1/2 tsp seasoned salt (optional)
1/4 tsp black pepper (optional)
1/4 cup panko bread crumbs
2 tsp butter
2 oz shredded sharp cheddar cheese
2 tbsp shredded parmesan cheese

Steps

Heat the oven to 350 F and grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with some butter.
Boil salted water in a large pot, cook the macaroni for 8 minutes, and drain it.
Melt 5 tablespoons butter in a large saucepan over medium heat, whisk in flour, onion powder, and garlic powder, and cook for 1 minute.
Whisk in the milk and half-and-half, then simmer for 5 minutes until thickened.
Stir in 14 ounces cheddar, Parmesan, mustard, seasoned salt, and pepper, then mix the sauce with the macaroni.
Spread the mixture in the dish, top with panko, 2 teaspoons butter, remaining cheddar, and Parmesan, and bake for 25 minutes.