Baked Mac & Cheese

Baked Mac & Cheese is a 40-minute family favs dinner. Pick estimates $4.20 a serving, below the catalog average of $5.05, with 32g of protein and 720 kcal. You need oven + stove and 7 ingredients.

• 40 minCook time
• $4.20Est. cost
• 720Calories
• 32gProtein
• 78gCarbs
• 32gFat

Estimated cost per serving at a mid-range supermarket. Real prices vary by store and week.

Ingredients

• 🍝MacaroniPantry3 oz
• 🧀Cheddar CheeseDairy & Eggs3 oz
• 🥛MilkDairy & Eggs1 cup
• 🧈ButterDairy & Eggs1 tbsp
• 🌾All-Purpose FlourPantry1 tbsp
• 🫙Dijon MustardPantry1 tsp
• 🍞BreadcrumbsPantry2 tbsp

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2. Boil the macaroni in salted water for 7 minutes so it is still firm, then drain.
3. Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat, whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute until it smells nutty.
4. Pour in the milk a little at a time, whisking constantly, and simmer for 4 minutes until the sauce coats a spoon.
5. Take off the heat and stir in two thirds of the grated cheddar and the mustard until glossy.
6. Fold the pasta through the sauce, tip into a small baking dish and top with the rest of the cheese and the breadcrumbs.
7. Bake for 18 minutes until the top is crisp and the edges bubble.

You'll need

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