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.
2Combine 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.
3Combine 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.
4For each serving, measure 3 tablespoons of the dry cheese mix into a small snack bag.
5For each serving, measure 3 tablespoons of the dry cheese mix into a small snack bag.
6For each serving, measure 3 tablespoons of the dry cheese mix into a small snack bag.
7Measure 1/2 cup of small elbow pasta into a jar or microwave-safe vessel.
8Measure 1/2 cup of small elbow pasta into a jar or microwave-safe vessel.
9Measure 1/2 cup of small elbow pasta into a jar or microwave-safe vessel.
10Add 1/2 cup of water (or milk if preferred) to the pasta.
11Add 1/2 cup of water (or milk if preferred) to the pasta.
12Add 1/2 cup of water (or milk if preferred) to the pasta.
13Microwave the pasta and water for 4 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the pasta is cooked.
14Microwave the pasta and water for 4 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the pasta is cooked.
15Microwave the pasta and water for 4 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the pasta is cooked.
16Once the pasta is done, add the 3 tablespoons of the dry cheese mix.
17Once the pasta is done, add the 3 tablespoons of the dry cheese mix.
18Once the pasta is done, add the 3 tablespoons of the dry cheese mix.
19Stir well to combine the cheese mix with the cooked pasta.
20Stir well to combine the cheese mix with the cooked pasta.
21Stir well to combine the cheese mix with the cooked pasta.
22If needed, add a couple of teaspoons of water or milk to achieve desired consistency.
23If needed, add a couple of teaspoons of water or milk to achieve desired consistency.
24If needed, add a couple of teaspoons of water or milk to achieve desired consistency.
25Optionally, add extra milk or cheese for additional creaminess, or other desired toppings.
26Optionally, add extra milk or cheese for additional creaminess, or other desired toppings.
27Optionally, add extra milk or cheese for additional creaminess, or other desired toppings.
28Stir thoroughly until all the cheese sauce is mixed together.
29Stir thoroughly until all the cheese sauce is mixed together.
30Stir thoroughly until all the cheese sauce is mixed together.
Ingredients
0.5 cup cheddar cheese powder
0.5 cup cheddar cheese powder
0.5 cup cheddar cheese powder
0.25 cup dry milk (whole milk recommended for creaminess)
0.25 cup dry milk (whole milk recommended for creaminess)
0.25 cup dry milk (whole milk recommended for creaminess)
2 tsp butter powder (popcorn butter seasoning can be used)
2 tsp butter powder (popcorn butter seasoning can be used)
2 tsp butter powder (popcorn butter seasoning can be used)
0.5 tsp salt
0.5 tsp salt
0.5 tsp salt
0.5 tsp ground mustard
0.5 tsp ground mustard
0.5 tsp ground mustard
0.5 tsp paprika
0.5 tsp paprika
0.5 tsp paprika
0.5 cup small elbow pasta
0.5 cup small elbow pasta
0.5 cup small elbow pasta
0.5 cup water
0.5 cup water
0.5 cup water
milk (optional, for extra creaminess)
milk (optional, for extra creaminess)
milk (optional, for extra creaminess)
extra cheese (optional)
extra cheese (optional)
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.