Dinner for 2
Stovetop Mac and Cheese with heavy cream
$7.83for 420 minServes 2
Elbow macaroni cooks in a creamy egg sauce with mustard, butter, and cheddar for a smooth stovetop dinner.
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Pasta$0.10/oz typical | 8 oz | $0.80Typical price |
 | Butter$0.40/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.80Typical price |
 | Eggs$0.30 each typical | 2 | $0.60Typical price |
| Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical | 6 oz | $1.32Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $3.92 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepperDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsMustard, mayo, ketchup
Not included in the cost.
Swaps
- Swap Heavy cream for Evaporated or condensed milkabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
- Swap Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
- Swap Pasta for Egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices
- 20 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 2servings (the source says 6, which counts pieces)
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianKid-friendlyBudgetFamilyDinnersCold-weather comfort
$1.96 per serving$7.83 for 4
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Ingredients
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 6 oz heavy cream
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ground pepper to taste (optional)
- 3/4 tsp dry mustard
Steps
- Boil the macaroni in salted water according to the package directions, then drain it.
- Whisk the eggs, heavy cream, salt, pepper, and dry mustard in a bowl.
- Return the macaroni to the warm pot, add the butter, and stir until melted.
- Pour in the egg mixture and cook over low heat for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring constantly, until thickened and the eggs reach 160 F.
- Remove the pot from the heat, stir in the cheddar, and mix until smooth.
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