# Homemade Easy Mac

A quick and easy homemade version of Easy Mac, perfect for a warm lunch.

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

## Ingredients

- 0.5 cup cheddar cheese powder
- 0.25 cup dry milk
- 2 teaspoons butter powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 cup small elbow pasta
- 0.5 cup water
- milk

## Instructions

1. Combine 1/2 cup cheddar cheese powder, 1/4 cup dry milk, 2 teaspoons butter powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard, and 1/2 teaspoon paprika to make the dry mix.
2. For each serving, measure out 3 tablespoons of the dry 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) to the pasta.
5. Microwave for 4 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the pasta is cooked.
6. Add 3 tablespoons of the dry cheese mix to the cooked pasta.
7. Stir well to combine the cheese sauce with the pasta.
8. If needed, add a couple of teaspoons of water or milk to achieve desired consistency.
9. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.

## Equipment

- microwave
- snack bag
- jars
- different vessel

## Tips

- Use whole milk powder for creaminess.
- The dry mix is also delicious on popcorn.
- You can add extra milk for creamier mac and cheese.
- Add extra cheese or other goodies if you're feeling adventurous.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZThhj888t/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/e1d87691-c3b7-40af-9988-25ea60adf69b
- Extracted: 2026-01-17

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