Dinner for 8

Baked Macaroni and Cheese with heavy cream

Name: Baked Macaroni and Cheese with heavy cream
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 16 oz elbow pasta; 4 oz unsalted butter; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 2 cups heavy cream; 3 cups whole milk; 1/3 cup sharp cheddar cheese; 1/3 cup gouda cheese; 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese; 1/3 cup parmesan cheese; 1/2 tsp mustard powder; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional); 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese; 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese

$6.62for 435 minServes 8

Elbow pasta gets coated in a creamy cheddar cheese sauce, topped with more cheese, and baked until bubbling.

Baked Macaroni and Cheese with heavy cream

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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, 4 oz$0.40/oz typical	4 oz	$1.60Typical price
	Heavy cream, 17 oz$0.22/oz typical	17 oz	$3.65Typical price
	Milk, 26 oz$0.04/oz typical	26 oz	$1.02Typical price
	Cheddar and shredded cheese, 5.25 oz$0.30/oz typical	5.25 oz	$1.60Typical price
	Swiss, 1.25 oz$0.40/oz typical	1.25 oz	$0.53Typical price
	Mozzarella, 8 oz$0.30/oz typical	8 oz	$2.40Typical price
	Parmesan, 1.25 oz$0.55/oz typical	1.25 oz	$0.64Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$13.24

Swaps

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
Swap pasta for egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

FlourMustard, mayo, ketchupDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper

Not included in the cost.

35 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
8servings as written
$typical cost tier

American Vegetarian Budget Family Dinners

Typical price

$1.65 per serving$6.62 for 4

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Ingredients

16 oz elbow pasta
4 oz unsalted butter
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups heavy cream
3 cups whole milk
1/3 cup sharp cheddar cheese
1/3 cup gouda cheese
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
1/3 cup parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp mustard powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese
1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese

Steps

Heat the oven to 375 F and butter a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
Boil the elbow pasta in salted water for 8 minutes, then drain it.
Melt the butter in a large saucepan, whisk in the flour, and cook for 2 minutes.
Whisk in the cream and milk, then cook for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
Stir in the smaller amounts of cheddar, gouda, mozzarella, parmesan, mustard powder, garlic powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper.
Mix the pasta with the sauce, spread it in the dish, top with the remaining cheddar and mozzarella, and bake for 15 minutes.