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Kraft Blue Box-Inspired Stovetop Mac
Melissa Hart

Kraft Blue Box-Inspired Stovetop Mac

Cheddar powder, milk and butter reproduce the light orange, tangy coating that distinguishes a blue-box-inspired bowl from a full cheese sauce. The macaroni is drained very well, then returned to low heat only long enough to dissolve the powder. It should coat, not pool.
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Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz elbow macaroni
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1/3 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup cheddar cheese powder
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt

Method
 

  1. Boil the macaroni until tender and drain it very well without rinsing.
  2. Return the hot macaroni to the saucepan over low heat and add butter.
  3. Stir until the butter melts, then add milk and cheddar powder.
  4. Stir constantly for 1 to 2 minutes until the powder dissolves and coats every elbow.
  5. Season with salt and serve immediately.