Mac & Cheese

Mac & Cheese is a 35-minute healthy comfort dinner. Pick estimates $5.48 a serving, above the catalog average of $5.05, with 26g of protein and 680 kcal. You need stove + oven and 7 ingredients.

• 35 minCook time
• $5.48Est. cost
• 680Calories
• 26gProtein
• 66gCarbs
• 34gFat

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

Ingredients

• 🍝MacaroniPantry2½ oz
• 🧀Cheddar CheeseDairy & Eggs2 oz
• 🥛MilkDairy & Eggs¾ cup
• 🧈ButterDairy & Eggs1 tbsp
• 🌾All-Purpose FlourPantry1 tbsp
• 🥫Dijon MustardPantry1 tsp
• 🍞Panko BreadcrumbsPantry½ oz

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2. Cook the macaroni in salted boiling water for 2 minutes less than the package says, then drain.
3. Melt the butter in a saucepan, whisk in the flour, and cook for 1 minute.
4. Gradually whisk in the milk and simmer until thickened.
5. Stir in most of the cheddar and the dijon mustard until smooth.
6. Fold in the macaroni and transfer to a small baking dish.
7. Top with the remaining cheddar and the panko, then bake for 12 minutes until golden.

You'll need

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