Small Batch Mac and Cheese
This small batch mac and cheese recipe uses a combination of cheese and herbs to create the best mac and cheese you will ever eat!
Servings 2 servings
Calories 580kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup macaroni for a cheesier mac and cheese only use 1/2 cup of pasta.
- 1/4 cup Cheddar cheese grated
- 1/4 cup Monterey Jack cheese grated
- 1/4 cup Mozzarella Cheese grated
- 2 Tbsp Parmesan cheese grated
- 1 Tbsp Flour
- 1 Tbsp butter
- 3/4 cup milk
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 slices bacon cooked and diced.
Herb Mixture
- 1/4 tsp dry mustard
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp garlic salt
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp parsley
- 1/8 tsp basi
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and spray baking dishes with non stick spray
Herb Mixture
- Combine all seasonings together and mix to combine.
Mac and Cheese
- Bring a large pan of water to a boil, add macaroni and cook to al dente stage. Drain pasta.
- Melt butter in small pan and stir in flour and cook for 2-3 minutes..
- Whisk in milk and stir until it thickens, 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in cheeses and seasonings. Reserve a little cheese to sprinkle on top before baking.
- Pour cheese mixture over cooked pasta and stir to combine well.
- Add macaroni to prepared baking dishes.
- Sprinkle with reserved cheese and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.
- Remove from oven and top with cooked bacon. Serve warm.
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Nutrition
Calories: 580kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 1151mg | Potassium: 338mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 840IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 457mg | Iron: 1mg