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Dressed Up Macaroni and Cheese

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Dressed Up Mac and Cheese

Dressed Up Mac and Cheese

Linda Larsen
This delicious recipe is a great way to feed three people for just 63 cents a serving.

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 2 tablespoons butter or rmargarine
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1 (5.5-ounce) box macaroni and cheese mix
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 1-2 tablespoons mustard or ranch salad dressing
  • 1 cup frozen peas, thawed and drained or 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation:

In medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, about 5 minutes.

Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add macaroni from package and cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain macaroni and return to pot.

Stir in powdered mix from package, cooked onions with butter, milk, mustard or salad dressing, and peas, if using, and stir until sauce is creamy and mixture is hot. Top with grated Parmesan cheese and serve immediately. Serves 3 for 63 cents a serving.

From The Everything Meals on a Budget Cookbook, copyright 2008, F+W Publications, Inc. All rights reserved

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