Easy Mac and Cheese
Cheesy and creamy, this mac & cheese is cooked on the stovetop in just 15 minutes!

Ingredients
4 servings
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package directions. Drain well, do not rinse.
- While pasta is cooking, melt butter in a saucepan. Whisk in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Add milk and broth a small amount at a time, whisking smooth after each addition.
- Add dry mustard, salt, pepper, onion powder, and hot sauce. Continue to cook over medium heat and allow to come to a boil. Boil 1 minute while whisking.
- Remove from heat, add cheeses, and whisk until smooth.
- Stir in pasta. Season with additional salt & pepper to taste.
Nutrition per serving
Protein33g
Carbs74g
Fat36g
754kcal
33gProtein
74gCarbs
36gFat
💰 Cost Estimate
Total Ingredients
$974.00
$974.00
Per Serving
$244.00/serving
$244.00/serving
🏠 Savings
~$1948.00 vs buying!
~$1948.00 vs buying!
📋 Price Breakdown (92% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|
| elbow macaroni | 12 oz | - |
| butter | 0.25 cup | $65.00 |
| all-purpose flour | 0.25 cup | $5.00 |
| milk | 1 cup | $25.00 |
| chicken broth | 1 cup | $40.00 |
| dry mustard powder | 1 tsp | $4.00 |
| salt | 1 tsp | $1.00 |
| black pepper | 0.5 tsp | $11.00 |
| onion powder | 0.25 tsp | $2.00 |
| dashes hot sauce | 2 | $472.00 |
| shredded sharp cheddar cheese | 2 cups | $219.00 |
| shredded Parmesan cheese | 0.5 cup | $130.00 |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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