Dinner for 4

Mac and Cheese Soup

Name: Mac and Cheese Soup
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cup elbow macaroni; 2 tbsp butter; 2 tbsp all-purpose flour; 2 cloves garlic; 1 cup milk; 4 oz spreadable cream cheese; 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese; 1/2 cup shredded swiss cheese; 1/2 tsp onion powder; 1/2 tsp dry mustard powder; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper

This creamy soup cooks macaroni in broth, then combines it with garlic, milk, cream cheese, cheddar, and Swiss cheese.

Typical price

$4.61for 4 servings

$1.15 per serving$4.61 for 4

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30 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
4servings as written
$typical cost tier

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What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
Pasta$0.10/oz typical	4.5 oz	$0.44Typical price
Butter$0.40/oz typical	1 oz	$0.40Typical price
Garlic$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.15Typical price
Milk$0.04/oz typical	8.5 oz	$0.34Typical price
Cream cheese$0.30/oz typical	4 oz	$1.20Typical price
Cheddar and shredded cheese$0.30/oz typical	4 oz	$1.20Typical price
Swiss, provolone, gouda$0.40/oz typical	2 oz	$0.80Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$4.61

Pantry staples you likely have

FlourDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Mustard, mayo, ketchupSalt and pepper

Not included in the cost.

Ingredients

1 1/4 cup elbow macaroni
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 cloves garlic
1 cup milk
4 oz spreadable cream cheese
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup shredded swiss cheese
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp dry mustard powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

Steps

Bring the chicken broth to a boil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
Add the macaroni and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring until tender.
Melt the butter in a medium saucepan, cook the garlic for 1 minute, then whisk in the flour.
Whisk in the milk and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until thickened.
Stir the cream cheese, cheddar, Swiss cheese, onion powder, mustard, salt, and pepper into the sauce.
Pour the cheese sauce into the pot and simmer for 2 minutes until creamy and hot.

Swaps

Cheddar and shredded cheese for Mozzarellaabout the same price
Milk for Almond, soy or oat milkabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
Pasta for Egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices