Directions
- 1Combine 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese powder, 1/4 cup of dry milk, 2 teaspoons of butter powder, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of ground mustard, and 1/2 teaspoon of paprika to create the dry cheese mix.
- 2For each serving, measure 3 tablespoons of the dry cheese mix into a small snack bag.
- 3Measure 1/2 cup of small elbow pasta into a jar or microwave-safe vessel.
- 4Add 1/2 cup of water (or milk if preferred) to the pasta.
- 5Microwave the pasta and water for 4 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the pasta is cooked.
- 6Once the pasta is done, add the 3 tablespoons of the dry cheese mix.
- 7Stir well to combine the cheese mix with the cooked pasta.
- 8If needed, add a couple of teaspoons of water or milk to achieve desired consistency.
- 9Optionally, add extra milk or cheese for additional creaminess, or other desired toppings.
- 10Stir thoroughly until all the cheese sauce is mixed together.
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup cheddar cheese powder
- 0.25 cup dry milk (whole milk recommended for creaminess)
- 2 tsp butter powder (popcorn butter seasoning can be used)
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp ground mustard
- 0.5 tsp paprika
- 0.5 cup small elbow pasta
- 0.5 cup water
- milk (optional, for extra creaminess)
- extra cheese (optional)
Equipment
microwavejars (or other microwave-safe vessel)snack bags (for pre-portioned dry mix)
Tips
- Use whole milk powder for a creamier texture.
- Ground mustard is key for the Kraft Easy Mac taste.
- Pre-portion the dry mix (3 tablespoons per serving) into snack bags for convenience.
- You can add a little milk or extra cheese for an even creamier and richer dish.
- Feel free to add other goodies to your finished mac and cheese.
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