A simple recipe that children will love, but also adults. It’s easy to make and easy to customize to your taste. Using cheese powder, the cleanup is a snap.
Better Than Boxed Mac n’ Cheese
Ingredients:
- 12-ounces macaroni
- 2/3 cup cheese powder
- 2 Tbsp dry milk
- 4 tsp butter powder
- ½ tsp dry mustard
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- ¼ tsp granulated garlic
Directions:
Place the macaroni in a quart freezer bag. Add the cheese sauce ingredients to a sandwich bag, sealing it tightly. To keep them together, place them in a gallon storage bag.
To Make:
Fill a medium-sized pot with water and bring to a boil. Add the macaroni and cook as directed on the package for al dente (don’t overcook).
Drain and shake well.
Meanwhile, shake the dry sauce powder mix into the empty gallon storage bag. Add 1½ cups water, seal, and shake till smooth.
Pour the sauce into the pasta pot, simmer over medium heat, and add the hot pasta. Cook for a minute or two, stirring constantly to coat the pasta.
The sauce continues to thicken as it cools.
This recipe serves 3 to 4 smaller appetites. To serve bigger ones, consider adding shelf-stable bacon bits or a can of drained chicken breast when you heat the sauce.
Notes:
If your eaters have sensory issues, you can leave out the pepper, garlic, and dry mustard. If you like your food salty, double the salt called for.
~Sarah