Homemade Mac & Cheese Dry Mix
Homemade Mac & Cheese Dry Mix
Ingredients
For the Dry Mix
- 1 1/4 cups pasta, small elbow macaroni or similar
- 2 tablespoons cheese powder
- 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, optional
To Prepare from Dry Mix
- 1 1/4 cups water
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup milk
- as needed shredded cheese, optional, for serving
Instructions
- 1
To create the dry mix: In a medium bowl, combine the 1 1/4 cups pasta, 2 tablespoons cheese powder, 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (if using). Stir well to ensure all ingredients are evenly distributed.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Carefully transfer the prepared dry mix into a pint-sized jar or an airtight container for storage.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
To prepare the mac and cheese from the dry mix: Add the entire contents of the jar (the mac and cheese dry mix), 1 1/4 cups water, and 2 tablespoons butter to a small pot.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Bring the mixture to a rolling boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the pasta has absorbed almost all of the liquid. Stir occasionally to ensure even cooking.
⏱️ 10 min
- 6
Remove the lid and stir in the 1/4 cup milk. Continue to cook, stirring constantly, for 1 to 2 minutes until the sauce thickens to a creamy consistency.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Remove the pot from the heat. If desired, stir in extra shredded cheese until melted and smooth. Serve immediately and enjoy your homemade mac and cheese!
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Homemade Mac & Cheese Dry Mix
For the Dry Mix
- 1 1/4 cups pasta, small elbow macaroni or similar
- 2 tablespoons cheese powder
- 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, optional
To Prepare from Dry Mix
- 1 1/4 cups water
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup milk
- as needed shredded cheese, optional, for serving
Instructions
- 1
To create the dry mix: In a medium bowl, combine the 1 1/4 cups pasta, 2 tablespoons cheese powder, 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (if using). Stir well to ensure all ingredients are evenly distributed.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Carefully transfer the prepared dry mix into a pint-sized jar or an airtight container for storage.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
To prepare the mac and cheese from the dry mix: Add the entire contents of the jar (the mac and cheese dry mix), 1 1/4 cups water, and 2 tablespoons butter to a small pot.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Bring the mixture to a rolling boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the pasta has absorbed almost all of the liquid. Stir occasionally to ensure even cooking.
⏱️ 10 min - 6
Remove the lid and stir in the 1/4 cup milk. Continue to cook, stirring constantly, for 1 to 2 minutes until the sauce thickens to a creamy consistency.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Remove the pot from the heat. If desired, stir in extra shredded cheese until melted and smooth. Serve immediately and enjoy your homemade mac and cheese!
⏱️ 2 min