Homemade Mac and Cheese Mix
Homemade Mac and Cheese Mix makes it easy to enjoy creamy, cheesy mac and cheese whenever the craving hits! Make a batch of this simple dry mix and keep it on hand for a quick meal or an easy side dish. Just add pasta and milk, and you are ready to go!
Servings: 2 cups dry mix (enough for four 8-ounce portions of pasta)
Calories: 281kcal
Ingredients
Homemade Mac and Cheese Mix
- 1 ¼ cups (160 g) cheddar cheese powder
- ¼ cup (15 g) nutritional yeast
- ¼ cup (30 g) dry milk powder
- ¼ cup (20 g) butter powder
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon mustard powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
To Make Mac and Cheese (Per Batch)
- 8 ounces dry elbow macaroni
- ½ cup homemade mac and cheese mix
- ⅓ to ½ cup milk
Instructions
Homemade Mac and Cheese Mix
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the cheddar cheese powder, nutritional yeast, dry milk powder, butter powder, cornstarch, mustard powder, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, and salt until evenly combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a clean, dry, airtight jar or container.
- Store in a cool, dry pantry for up to 3 months. Shake or stir before each use.
To Prepare Mac and Cheese
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the elbow macaroni according to the package directions. Drain and return the noodles to the warm pot.
- Add ½ cup of the homemade mac and cheese mix and ⅓ cup milk.
- Set the pot over low heat. Stir for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the powder dissolves and the sauce is creamy.
- Add more milk, a splash at a time, until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.
- Taste and add more salt, if needed. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Serving: 1portion (dry mix only) | Calories: 281kcal