# Homemade Easy Mac

This recipe provides a quick, shelf-stable, and creamy homemade version of Easy Mac, perfect for a fast lunch or snack.

- Total time: 4 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Snack
- Language: en

## 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)

## Instructions

1. Combine 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.
2. For each serving, measure 3 tablespoons of the dry cheese mix into a small snack bag.
3. Measure 1/2 cup of small elbow pasta into a jar or microwave-safe vessel.
4. Add 1/2 cup of water (or milk if preferred) to the pasta.
5. Microwave the pasta and water for 4 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the pasta is cooked.
6. Once the pasta is done, add the 3 tablespoons of the dry cheese mix.
7. Stir well to combine the cheese mix with the cooked pasta.
8. If needed, add a couple of teaspoons of water or milk to achieve desired consistency.
9. Optionally, add extra milk or cheese for additional creaminess, or other desired toppings.
10. Stir thoroughly until all the cheese sauce is mixed together.

## Equipment

- microwave
- jars (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.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP89RpdjA/
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- Extracted: 2026-02-05

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