Thermos Macaroni and Cheese - Lunch Version

18 mins

Make It Now Cooking Directions

These directions are for cooking this recipe to serve immediately and NOT to freeze for later.

1. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat until bubbly.
2. Whisk in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, whisking constantly, until golden brown.
3. Slowly whisk in milk until incorporated.
4. Cook until thick, 1-2 minutes.
5. Stir in cream cheese until melted.
6. Remove from heat and stir in shredded cheese, 1/2 cup at a time, mixing until melted.
7. Pour sauce over noodles and stir to combine.

31 mins

Freeze For Later Cooking Directions

These directions help you cook or prepare this meal PRIOR to being frozen for serving later (see Serving Day Directions when you are ready to prepare it to eat).

Why would I want to freeze this?

1. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat until bubbly.
2. Whisk in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, whisking constantly, until golden brown.
3. Slowly whisk in milk until incorporated.
4. Cook until thick, 1-2 minutes.
5. Stir in cream cheese until melted.
6. Remove from heat and stir in shredded cheese, 1/2 cup at a time, mixing until melted.
7. Pour sauce over noodles and stir to combine.
8. Allow to cool.
9. Divide into indicated number of freezer bags, label and freeze.

2 mins

Make From Frozen Serving Day Directions

These directions help you cook or reheat this meal AFTER it's been frozen for when you are ready to eat it.

1. Thaw: In fridge
2. Reheat in microwave until heated through.