Trader Joe's Classic Mac & Cheese
Trader Joe'sTrader Joe's Classic Mac & Cheese
Ingredients
- 2 Trader Joe's Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese, boxes
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup Trader Joe's Shredded 3 Cheese Blend
- 1/2 cup Trader Joe's Unexpected Broccoli Cheddar Soup, optional, for extra creaminess
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the macaroni from the Trader Joe's Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese boxes and cook according to package directions until al dente, about 7-8 minutes. Drain well.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
While the macaroni is cooking, in a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Whisk in the milk until smooth and heated through, but not boiling.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Reduce heat to low. Gradually stir in the cheese powder packets from the Trader Joe's Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese boxes, stirring constantly until fully dissolved and smooth. Add the Trader Joe's Shredded 3 Cheese Blend and stir until melted and creamy.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
If desired, stir in the Trader Joe's Unexpected Broccoli Cheddar Soup for an extra layer of flavor and creaminess.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Add the drained macaroni to the cheese sauce. Stir gently until all the macaroni is evenly coated. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Serve immediately and enjoy your elevated Trader Joe's Mac & Cheese!
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Trader Joe'sTrader Joe's Classic Mac & Cheese
- 2 Trader Joe's Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese, boxes
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup Trader Joe's Shredded 3 Cheese Blend
- 1/2 cup Trader Joe's Unexpected Broccoli Cheddar Soup, optional, for extra creaminess
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the macaroni from the Trader Joe's Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese boxes and cook according to package directions until al dente, about 7-8 minutes. Drain well.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
While the macaroni is cooking, in a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Whisk in the milk until smooth and heated through, but not boiling.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Reduce heat to low. Gradually stir in the cheese powder packets from the Trader Joe's Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese boxes, stirring constantly until fully dissolved and smooth. Add the Trader Joe's Shredded 3 Cheese Blend and stir until melted and creamy.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
If desired, stir in the Trader Joe's Unexpected Broccoli Cheddar Soup for an extra layer of flavor and creaminess.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Add the drained macaroni to the cheese sauce. Stir gently until all the macaroni is evenly coated. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Serve immediately and enjoy your elevated Trader Joe's Mac & Cheese!