Dinner for 6

Baked Mac and Cheese (6 servings)

Name: Baked Mac and Cheese (6 servings)
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 16 oz macaroni; 1/2 cup unsalted butter (optional); 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 5 cups whole milk; 12 oz gruyere; 8 oz extra-sharp cheddar; 2/3 cup grated parmigiano-reggiano; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg; 1 cup panko breadcrumbs; 1 tsp herbes de provence or dried thyme

$8.92for 460 minServes 6

Macaroni is coated in a nutmeg-scented cheese sauce, covered with herbed crumbs, and baked until hot and golden.

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What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Pasta, 16 oz$0.10/oz typical	16 oz	$1.60Typical price
	Butter, 2 oz$0.40/oz typical	2 oz	$0.80Typical price
	Milk, 43 oz$0.04/oz typical	43 oz	$1.70Typical price
	Swiss, 12 oz$0.40/oz typical	12 oz	$4.80Typical price
	Cheddar and shredded cheese, 8 oz$0.30/oz typical	8 oz	$2.40Typical price
	Parmesan, 2.25 oz$0.55/oz typical	2.25 oz	$1.28Typical price
	Bread crumbs, 4 oz$0.14/oz typical	4 oz	$0.56Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$13.38

Swaps

Swap cheddar and shredded cheese for mozzarellaabout 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 herbs, spices and seasoning blends

Not included in the cost.

60 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
6servings as written
$$typical cost tier

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Typical price

$2.23 per serving$8.92 for 4

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Ingredients

16 oz macaroni
1/2 cup unsalted butter (optional)
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
5 cups whole milk
12 oz gruyere
8 oz extra-sharp cheddar
2/3 cup grated parmigiano-reggiano
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 tsp herbes de provence or dried thyme

Steps

Heat the oven to 375 F and boil the macaroni in salted water for 8 to 10 minutes, then drain it.
Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat and whisk in flour for 1 minute.
Gradually whisk in the milk, salt, pepper, and nutmeg, then simmer for 5 minutes until thickened.
Stir in the gruyere, cheddar, and two-thirds of the parmigiano-reggiano until smooth.
Mix the macaroni with the cheese sauce and spread it in a greased 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
Combine the panko, remaining parmigiano-reggiano, and herbes de Provence, sprinkle it over the pasta, and bake for 25 minutes.