Dinner for 4

Stovetop Mac and Cheese

Name: Stovetop Mac and Cheese
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 12 oz elbow macaroni; 1/4 cup butter; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1 cup milk; 1 cup chicken broth; 1 tsp dry mustard powder; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1/4 tsp onion powder; 2 dashes hot sauce; 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese; 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese

$6.51for 415 minServes 4

Elbow macaroni is coated in a cheddar and Parmesan sauce flavored with mustard, onion, pepper, and hot sauce.

Stovetop Mac and Cheese with its ingredients

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Pasta, 12 oz$0.10/oz typical	12 oz	$1.20Typical price
	Butter, 2 oz$0.40/oz typical	2 oz	$0.80Typical price
	Milk, 8.5 oz$0.04/oz typical	8.5 oz	$0.34Typical price
	Broth, 8.25 oz$0.07/oz typical	8.25 oz	$0.58Typical price
	Cheddar and shredded cheese, 8 oz$0.30/oz typical	8 oz	$2.40Typical price
	Parmesan, 1.75 oz$0.55/oz typical	1.75 oz	$0.96Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$6.51

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

FlourMustard, mayo, ketchupSalt and pepperDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Hot sauce

Not included in the cost.

15 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
4servings as written
$typical cost tier

American High-protein Budget Family Dinners Cold-weather comfort

Typical price

$1.63 per serving$6.51 for 4

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Ingredients

12 oz elbow macaroni
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
1 cup chicken broth
1 tsp dry mustard powder
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp onion powder
2 dashes hot sauce
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese

Steps

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the macaroni for 8 minutes.
Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat, whisk in the flour, and cook for 1 minute.
Whisk in the milk and chicken broth, then add mustard, salt, pepper, onion powder, and hot sauce.
Simmer the sauce for 3 minutes, stirring until slightly thickened.
Drain the macaroni, stir it into the sauce with both cheeses, and cook for 2 minutes until melted.