Dinner for 4

Grilled Mac and Cheese Sandwich

Name: Grilled Mac and Cheese Sandwich
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 oz macaroni; 1/3 cup plain flour; 3/4 tsp mustard powder; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper; 6 tbsp butter; 1 1/2 cups whole milk; 1 cup heavy cream; 1 lb monterey jack cheese; 4 tbsp butter; 1 tsp garlic powder; 16 slices square bread; 8 slices mild cheddar cheese; 8 slices colby jack cheese; 4 tbsp butter

$16.97for 440 minServes 4

Creamy macaroni and cheese fills buttered bread with two cheeses before the sandwiches grill until crisp and melted.

Grilled Mac and Cheese Sandwich with its ingredients

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Pasta, 8 oz$0.10/oz typical	8 oz	$0.80Typical price
	Butter, 7 oz$0.40/oz typical	7 oz	$2.80Typical price
	Milk, 13 oz$0.04/oz typical	13 oz	$0.51Typical price
	Heavy cream, 8.25 oz$0.22/oz typical	8.25 oz	$1.83Typical price
	Cheddar and shredded cheese, 28 oz$0.30/oz typical	28 oz	$8.40Typical price
	Sandwich bread, 1$2.49 each typical	1	$2.39Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$16.97

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

FlourMustard, mayo, ketchupDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepperDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends

Not included in the cost.

40 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
4servings as written
$$$typical cost tier

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Typical price

$4.24 per serving$16.97 for 4

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Ingredients

8 oz macaroni
1/3 cup plain flour
3/4 tsp mustard powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
6 tbsp butter
1 1/2 cups whole milk
1 cup heavy cream
1 lb monterey jack cheese
4 tbsp butter
1 tsp garlic powder
16 slices square bread
8 slices mild cheddar cheese
8 slices colby jack cheese
4 tbsp butter

Steps

Boil the macaroni in salted water for 8 to 10 minutes, then drain it.
Melt 6 tablespoons butter in a saucepan, whisk in the flour and spices, and cook for 1 minute.
Whisk in the milk and cream, simmer for 5 minutes, and stir in the Monterey Jack until smooth.
Stir the macaroni into the cheese sauce and cook for 2 minutes.
Spread garlic butter on 16 bread slices, then layer macaroni, cheddar, and Colby Jack between eight pairs.
Grill the sandwiches in a large skillet over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes per side until crisp and melted.