# Homemade Box Mac and Cheese

A homemade version of boxed mac and cheese that the whole family will love, prepared as a dry mix in a jar for later cooking.

- Total time: 8 min
- Cuisine: American
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 2 tbsp cheese powder
- 0.5 tbsp corn starch
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp garlic powder
- 0.25 tsp pepper
- 1.25 cup pasta
- 1.25 cup water
- 2 tbsp butter
- 0.25 cup milk
- shredded cheese

## Instructions

1. Add two tablespoons of cheese powder to the bottom of a pint-sized jar.
2. Add a half tablespoon of corn starch to the jar.
3. Add a quarter teaspoon of salt to the jar.
4. Add a quarter teaspoon of garlic powder to the jar.
5. Add a quarter teaspoon of pepper to the jar (optional).
6. Add one and a quarter cup of your preferred pasta to the jar.
7. Seal the jar with a lid; you can use just the ring and band or vacuum seal it for longer storage.
8. To cook, add the contents of the jar, 1 1/4 cup water, and 2 tbsp butter to a small pot.
9. Bring the mixture to a boil.
10. Reduce heat and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes or until the pasta has absorbed all of the liquid.
11. Stir in 1/4 cup milk and cook until you have a creamy, thick sauce.
12. Remove from heat and serve immediately.

## Equipment

- pint-sized jars
- four jars lids
- vacuum sealer
- small pot

## Tips

- You can make cheese powder yourself or buy some.
- You can use fun-shaped noodles, but elbow or shell noodles are recommended.
- Vacuum sealing the jars is recommended for storage longer than a month.
- Add extra shredded cheese if desired.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?ref=saved&v=1454684569508606
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/1d491bb2-5976-45cb-aeb7-1f91bb1f332c
- Extracted: 2026-02-04

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