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Family Meal family pasta kid-friendly vegetarian

Baked Mac and Cheese

Total Cost
$6.00
Servings
6
Cost/Serving
$1.00
Meal Type
Family Meal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb elbow macaroni
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 4 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp mustard powder
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9x13 baking dish.
  2. Cook macaroni 1 minute less than package says. Drain.
  3. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
  4. Whisk in flour and cook 1 minute.
  5. Slowly whisk in milk. Cook until thickened, about 5 minutes.
  6. Remove from heat. Stir in cheeses, salt, pepper, mustard powder.
  7. Add cooked pasta and stir to coat.
  8. Pour into baking dish. Top with breadcrumbs.
  9. Bake 25 minutes until golden and bubbly.

💰 Cost Breakdown

This recipe costs $6.00 total and makes 6 servings at just $1.00 per serving. That's an excellent budget meal!

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