{"id":125607,"date":"2025-03-11T04:28:58","date_gmt":"2025-03-11T04:28:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/recipes\/category-a-b\/budget-food\/3-ingredient-mac-and-cheese-recipe\/"},"modified":"2025-03-11T04:28:58","modified_gmt":"2025-03-11T04:28:58","slug":"3-ingredient-mac-and-cheese-recipe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=125607","title":{"rendered":"3-Ingredient Mac and Cheese Recipe"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>This is the easiest mac and cheese you\u2019ll ever make. Seriously. With just three ingredients plus salt and pepper, I think it rivals the box as well as most homemade macaroni and cheese recipes.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\n<style style=\"display: none !important;\"><![CDATA[<![CDATA[.tasty-pins-banner-container{display:block;margin-bottom:20px;position:relative;width:-moz-fit-content;width:fit-content}.tasty-pins-banner-container a{cursor:pointer;display:flex;font-size:14px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:1px;line-height:1.8em;text-transform:uppercase}.tasty-pins-banner-container a:hover{opacity:1}.tasty-pins-banner-container .tasty-pins-banner{align-items:center;bottom:0;cursor:pointer;display:flex;justify-content:center;left:0;padding-bottom:1em;padding-top:1em;position:absolute;right:0}.tasty-pins-banner-container .tasty-pins-banner svg{margin-right:4px;width:32px}.tasty-pins-banner-container .tasty-pins-banner span{margin-top:4px}.tasty-pins-banner-container a.tasty-pins-banner{text-decoration:none}.tasty-pins-banner-container a.tasty-pins-banner:hover{opacity:.8}.tasty-pins-banner-container a.tasty-pins-banner-image-link{flex-direction:column}.tasty-pins-banner-container a img{margin-bottom:0}.entry-content .wp-block-image .tasty-pins-banner-container img{margin-bottom:0;padding-bottom:0}#et-boc .et-l div .et_pb_image_wrap .tasty-pins-banner-container .tasty-pins-banner{padding-bottom:1em!important;padding-top:1em;text-decoration:none}#et-boc .et-l div .et_pb_image_wrap .tasty-pins-banner-container a.tasty-pins-banner{cursor:pointer;display:flex;font-size:14px;font-weight:700;line-height:1.8em;text-transform:uppercase}#et-boc .et-l div .et_pb_image_wrap .tasty-pins-banner-container a.tasty-pins-banner span{letter-spacing:2px;margin-top:4px}.et-db #et-boc .et-l .et_pb_module .tasty-pins-banner-container a:not(.wc-forward){padding-bottom:0}\n]]]]><![CDATA[>]]><\/style>\n<\/figure>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group inpost-save\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"save-title\">Want to save this post?<\/p>\n<p>Enter your email below and get it sent straight to your inbox. Plus, I\u2019ll send you budget recipes and money-saving tips every week!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>I don\u2019t pretend to understand it, but the right foods can make us feel better when the rain has spoiled our parade, when the dog has eaten our homework, when no one likes us and the day just hasn\u2019t obeyed.<\/p>\n<p>Good food is a great comforter. And there isn\u2019t much that can beat a good dish of macaroni and cheese.<\/p>\n<p>You may have grown up with the boxed mac and have your preferences over powdered cheese or the canned \u2014 my husband and I debate this fiercely \u2014 but once you find a homemade mac and cheese recipe that you love, well, there\u2019s no going back.<\/p>\n<p>This is something my husband and I can both agree on.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-make-this-homemade-mac-and-cheese\">Why Make This Homemade Mac and Cheese<\/h2>\n<p><strong>It\u2019s easy. <\/strong>With three ingredients (plus salt and pepper), there\u2019s nothing easier than this Mac and cheese recipe. Just boil noodles, stir in sour cream and cheese, and bake! You don\u2019t even have to make a roux or cheese sauce.<\/p>\n<p><strong>It\u2019s very make-ahead. <\/strong>You can prep this and stash it in the fridge for a day or two or freeze it for longer. Either way, it saves you time and hassle letting you make it when it\u2019s convenient for you. It\u2019s a perfect <a href=\"https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/game-night-snacks\/\">game night dish<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>It\u2019s delicious!<\/strong> In this easy baked mac and cheese, you\u2019ve got tender noodles and tangy sour cream, and the creaminess of cheddar cheese. It\u2019s absolutely delicious.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ingredients\">Ingredients<\/h2>\n<p>Here\u2019s what you\u2019ll need to make this easy, 3-ingredient mac and cheese:<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/easiest-mac-and-cheese\/?tp_image_id=111306\" data-pin-title=\"3-Ingredient Mac and Cheese Recipe\" alt=\"ingredients to make Mac and cheese laid out on white surface.\" class=\"wp-image-111306\" srcset=\"https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/mac-and-cheese-ingredients.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/mac-and-cheese-ingredients-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/mac-and-cheese-ingredients-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/mac-and-cheese-ingredients-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/mac-and-cheese-ingredients-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/mac-and-cheese-ingredients-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/mac-and-cheese-ingredients.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/easiest-mac-and-cheese\/?tp_image_id=111306\" data-pin-title=\"3-Ingredient Mac and Cheese Recipe\" src=\"https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/mac-and-cheese-ingredients.jpg\" alt=\"ingredients to make Mac and cheese laid out on white surface.\" class=\"wp-image-111306\" srcset=\"https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/mac-and-cheese-ingredients.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/mac-and-cheese-ingredients-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/mac-and-cheese-ingredients-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/mac-and-cheese-ingredients-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/mac-and-cheese-ingredients-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/mac-and-cheese-ingredients-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p><strong>elbow macaroni \u2013<\/strong> I like to use large elbows, but you can use any size macaroni you like. You can also use any small pasta like shells, rotini, or penne.<\/p>\n<p><strong>sour cream \u2013<\/strong> Sour cream adds creaminess and acts as a binder for the cheese. You can also use full fat <a href=\"https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/plain-yogurt-is-a-good-cheap-eat\/\">plain yogurt<\/a> if you like.<\/p>\n<p><strong>cheese \u2013<\/strong> Use whatever type of cheese you like in this easy mac and cheese: cheddar, jack, or a blend. I love the sharpness of cheddar so that\u2019s typically what I go with. Play around with your favorite cheeses to see what you like best.<\/p>\n<p><strong>salt and pepper \u2013<\/strong> Always season to taste so that you have it exactly as you like it. Salting the water for the noodles will help round out the flavors.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-by-step-instructions\">Step-by-Step Instructions<\/h2>\n<p>Here\u2019s how to make our favorite homemade mac and cheese:<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/easiest-mac-and-cheese\/?tp_image_id=111309\" data-id=\"111309\" data-pin-title=\"3-Ingredient Mac and Cheese Recipe\" alt=\"boiled noodles in a large bowl with sour cream, cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper.\" class=\"wp-image-111309\" srcset=\"https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Mac-and-cheese-prep-1-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Mac-and-cheese-prep-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Mac-and-cheese-prep-1-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Mac-and-cheese-prep-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Mac-and-cheese-prep-1-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Mac-and-cheese-prep-1-360x360.jpg 360w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Mac-and-cheese-prep-1-720x720.jpg 720w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Mac-and-cheese-prep-1-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Mac-and-cheese-prep-1-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Mac-and-cheese-prep-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Mac-and-cheese-prep-1.jpg 1200w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Mac-and-cheese-prep-1-800x800.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/easiest-mac-and-cheese\/?tp_image_id=111309\" data-id=\"111309\" data-pin-title=\"3-Ingredient Mac and Cheese Recipe\" src=\"https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Mac-and-cheese-prep-1-800x800.jpg\" alt=\"boiled noodles in a large bowl with sour cream, cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper.\" class=\"wp-image-111309\" srcset=\"https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Mac-and-cheese-prep-1-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Mac-and-cheese-prep-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Mac-and-cheese-prep-1-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Mac-and-cheese-prep-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Mac-and-cheese-prep-1-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Mac-and-cheese-prep-1-360x360.jpg 360w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Mac-and-cheese-prep-1-720x720.jpg 720w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Mac-and-cheese-prep-1-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Mac-and-cheese-prep-1-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Mac-and-cheese-prep-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Mac-and-cheese-prep-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/easiest-mac-and-cheese\/?tp_image_id=111310\" data-id=\"111310\" data-pin-title=\"3-Ingredient Mac and Cheese Recipe\" alt=\"the mixture combined in a bowl.\" class=\"wp-image-111310\" srcset=\"https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Mac-and-cheese-prep-2-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Mac-and-cheese-prep-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Mac-and-cheese-prep-2-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Mac-and-cheese-prep-2-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Mac-and-cheese-prep-2-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Mac-and-cheese-prep-2-360x360.jpg 360w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Mac-and-cheese-prep-2-720x720.jpg 720w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Mac-and-cheese-prep-2-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Mac-and-cheese-prep-2-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Mac-and-cheese-prep-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Mac-and-cheese-prep-2.jpg 1200w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Mac-and-cheese-prep-2-800x800.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/easiest-mac-and-cheese\/?tp_image_id=111310\" data-id=\"111310\" data-pin-title=\"3-Ingredient Mac and Cheese Recipe\" src=\"https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Mac-and-cheese-prep-2-800x800.jpg\" alt=\"the mixture combined in a bowl.\" class=\"wp-image-111310\" srcset=\"https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Mac-and-cheese-prep-2-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Mac-and-cheese-prep-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Mac-and-cheese-prep-2-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Mac-and-cheese-prep-2-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Mac-and-cheese-prep-2-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Mac-and-cheese-prep-2-360x360.jpg 360w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Mac-and-cheese-prep-2-720x720.jpg 720w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Mac-and-cheese-prep-2-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Mac-and-cheese-prep-2-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Mac-and-cheese-prep-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Mac-and-cheese-prep-2.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"637\" height=\"1024\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/easiest-mac-and-cheese\/?tp_image_id=111307\" data-id=\"111307\" data-pin-title=\"3-Ingredient Mac and Cheese Recipe\" alt=\"the mixture transferred to a baking dish.\" class=\"wp-image-111307\" srcset=\"https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Mac-and-cheese-pan-1-637x1024.jpg 637w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Mac-and-cheese-pan-1-300x482.jpg 300w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Mac-and-cheese-pan-1-768x1235.jpg 768w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Mac-and-cheese-pan-1-956x1536.jpg 956w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Mac-and-cheese-pan-1-150x241.jpg 150w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Mac-and-cheese-pan-1.jpg 1200w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 637px) 100vw, 637px\" src=\"https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Mac-and-cheese-pan-1-637x1024.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"637\" height=\"1024\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/easiest-mac-and-cheese\/?tp_image_id=111307\" data-id=\"111307\" data-pin-title=\"3-Ingredient Mac and Cheese Recipe\" src=\"https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Mac-and-cheese-pan-1-637x1024.jpg\" alt=\"the mixture transferred to a baking dish.\" class=\"wp-image-111307\" srcset=\"https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Mac-and-cheese-pan-1-637x1024.jpg 637w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Mac-and-cheese-pan-1-300x482.jpg 300w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Mac-and-cheese-pan-1-768x1235.jpg 768w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Mac-and-cheese-pan-1-956x1536.jpg 956w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Mac-and-cheese-pan-1-150x241.jpg 150w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Mac-and-cheese-pan-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 637px) 100vw, 637px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"637\" height=\"1024\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/easiest-mac-and-cheese\/?tp_image_id=111308\" data-id=\"111308\" data-pin-title=\"3-Ingredient Mac and Cheese Recipe\" alt=\"the baked Mac and cheese in the pyrex dish.\" class=\"wp-image-111308\" srcset=\"https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Mac-and-cheese-pan-2-637x1024.jpg 637w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Mac-and-cheese-pan-2-300x482.jpg 300w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Mac-and-cheese-pan-2-768x1235.jpg 768w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Mac-and-cheese-pan-2-956x1536.jpg 956w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Mac-and-cheese-pan-2-150x241.jpg 150w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Mac-and-cheese-pan-2.jpg 1200w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 637px) 100vw, 637px\" src=\"https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Mac-and-cheese-pan-2-637x1024.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"637\" height=\"1024\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/easiest-mac-and-cheese\/?tp_image_id=111308\" data-id=\"111308\" data-pin-title=\"3-Ingredient Mac and Cheese Recipe\" src=\"https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Mac-and-cheese-pan-2-637x1024.jpg\" alt=\"the baked Mac and cheese in the pyrex dish.\" class=\"wp-image-111308\" srcset=\"https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Mac-and-cheese-pan-2-637x1024.jpg 637w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Mac-and-cheese-pan-2-300x482.jpg 300w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Mac-and-cheese-pan-2-768x1235.jpg 768w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Mac-and-cheese-pan-2-956x1536.jpg 956w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Mac-and-cheese-pan-2-150x241.jpg 150w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Mac-and-cheese-pan-2.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 637px) 100vw, 637px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Grease a 9\u00d713-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. <\/li>\n<li>In a large pot of salted, boiling water, cook the noodles until al dente, according to the package directions. Drain the noodles in a colander.<\/li>\n<li>While the pasta is cooking, in a large mixing bowl, combine the sour cream, cheese cubes, and salt and pepper. Stir in the drained noodles.<\/li>\n<li>Spoon this mixture into the prepared baking dish. <\/li>\n<li>Refrigerate or freeze (covered) if nothing baking right away. Otherwise, preheat the oven to 350 degrees. <\/li>\n<li>Bake for 15-20 minutes or until bubbly. About halfway through the baking time, stir the mixture to help distribute the melted cheese throughout the dish.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Freezing notes:<\/strong> if you decide to freeze this, allow it to thaw completely in the fridge prior to baking. Add a bit of milk to the pan so that it doesn\u2019t get too dry. Bake as directed. <\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-serving-suggestions\">Serving Suggestions<\/h2>\n<p>Wondering <a href=\"https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/what-to-serve-with-mac-and-cheese\/\">what to serve with mac and cheese<\/a>? This is great with <a href=\"https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/drunken-brats-and-caramelized-onions\/\">Drunken Brats<\/a> and a crisp salad, but is also good with <a href=\"https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/jessikas-roasted-vegetables\/\">Roast Vegetables<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p>Want to try some other options? Consider my fun Italian take on the classic with my <a href=\"https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/alfredo-mac-and-cheese\/\">Alfredo Mac and Cheese<\/a>\u00a0or make it in the Instant Pot like this\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/instant-pot-mac-and-cheese\/\">Easy Mac &amp; Cheese in the Instant Pot<\/a>\u00a0recipe.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/easiest-mac-and-cheese\/?tp_image_id=111305\" data-pin-title=\"3-Ingredient Mac and Cheese Recipe\" alt=\"pan of Mac and cheese next to bowl of salad and a prepared dinner plate.\" class=\"wp-image-111305\" srcset=\"https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/mac-and-cheese-hero-5.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/mac-and-cheese-hero-5-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/mac-and-cheese-hero-5-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/mac-and-cheese-hero-5-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/mac-and-cheese-hero-5-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/mac-and-cheese-hero-5-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/mac-and-cheese-hero-5.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/easiest-mac-and-cheese\/?tp_image_id=111305\" data-pin-title=\"3-Ingredient Mac and Cheese Recipe\" src=\"https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/mac-and-cheese-hero-5.jpg\" alt=\"pan of Mac and cheese next to bowl of salad and a prepared dinner plate.\" class=\"wp-image-111305\" srcset=\"https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/mac-and-cheese-hero-5.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/mac-and-cheese-hero-5-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/mac-and-cheese-hero-5-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/mac-and-cheese-hero-5-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/mac-and-cheese-hero-5-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/mac-and-cheese-hero-5-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-more-great-macaroni-recipes\">More Great Macaroni Recipes<\/h2>\n<p><!-- .wp-block-kadence-postgrid --><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-infobox kt-info-box_f506cd-92\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap info-box-link kt-blocks-info-box-media-align-top kt-info-halign-center\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"kt-infobox-textcontent\">\n<h2 class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-title\">Tell us what you think!<\/h2>\n<p class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-text\">We love to hear your experiences with Good Cheap Eats. Click the STARS on the recipe card or leave a STARRED comment to let us know what you think of the recipe.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-67001\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"67001\" data-servings=\"8\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-mid-q4-change-2023\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 10px;border-style: solid;border-color: #ffffff;border-radius: 30px;width: 200px;max-width: 100%;height: 200px;object-fit: cover;\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" class=\"attachment-999999x200 size-999999x200\" alt=\"close up of Mac and cheese on a black plate.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/mac-and-cheese-hero-2-sq.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/mac-and-cheese-hero-2-sq-300x300.jpg 300w, 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class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-tags-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"\">\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-faded wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-course-label\">Course: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-course wprm-block-text-normal\">Main Course<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-faded wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-cuisine-label\">Cuisine: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-cuisine wprm-block-text-normal\">American<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-times-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"\">\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-faded wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-prep-time-label\">Prep Time: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time wprm-recipe-prep_time-minutes\">20<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time-unit wprm-recipe-prep_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">minutes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-faded wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-cook-time-label\">Cook Time: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time wprm-recipe-cook_time-minutes\">20<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time-unit wprm-recipe-cook_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">minutes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-faded wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-total-time-label\">Total Time: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-minutes\">40<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">minutes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-faded wprm-recipe-servings-label\">Servings: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-with-unit\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-servings-67001 wprm-recipe-servings-adjustable-tooltip wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"67001\" aria-label=\"Adjust recipe servings\">8<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-block-text-normal\">servings<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-faded wprm-recipe-nutrition-label wprm-recipe-calories-label\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-nutrition-with-unit\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-nutrition wprm-recipe-calories wprm-block-text-normal\">327<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-nutrition-unit wprm-recipe-calories-unit wprm-block-text-normal\">kcal<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-faded wprm-recipe-cost-label\">Cost: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-cost wprm-block-text-normal\">$5<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"67001\">\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-equipment-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Equipment<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment wprm-recipe-equipment-list\">\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-item\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">\n<p>heavy stockpot<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-item\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">\n<p>colander<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-item\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">\n<p>large mixing bowl<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-item\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">\n<p>9\u00d713-inch baking dish<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-recipe-ingredients-no-images wprm-recipe-67001-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular wprm-recipe-images-before\" data-recipe=\"67001\" data-servings=\"8\">\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-ingredients-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Ingredients<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\">\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\">\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"0\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">12<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">oz<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">elbow macaroni<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\"> or penne pasta, cooked according to package directions and drained<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">8<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">oz<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">sour cream<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"2\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">8<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">oz<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">cheddar cheese<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">cubed<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"3\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">salt<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"4\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">black pepper<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-67001-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"67001\">\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Instructions<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-67001-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p>Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9\u00d713-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-67001-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p>In a large pot of salted, boiling water, cook the noodles until al dente, according to package directions. Drain.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient-67001-0\" data-separator=\", \" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">12 oz elbow macaroni, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient-67001-3\" data-separator=\"\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">salt<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-67001-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p>While the pasta is cooking, in a large mixing bowl, combine the sour cream, cheese cubes, and salt and pepper. Stir in the drained noodles.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient-67001-1\" data-separator=\", \" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">8 oz sour cream, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient-67001-2\" data-separator=\", \" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">8 oz cheddar cheese, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient-67001-3\" data-separator=\", \" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">salt, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient-67001-4\" data-separator=\"\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">black pepper<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-67001-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p>Spoon this mixture into the prepared baking dish. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until bubbly.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\">\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-notes-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Notes<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\"><span data-slate-fragment=\"JTVCJTdCJTIydHlwZSUyMiUzQSUyMnBhcmFncmFwaCUyMiUyQyUyMmNoaWxkcmVuJTIyJTNBJTVCJTdCJTIydGV4dCUyMiUzQSUyMlRoZSUyMGRpc2glMjBtYXklMjBiZSUyMGZyb3plbiUyMHByaW9yJTIwdG8lMjBiYWtpbmcuJTIwU2ltcGx5JTIwY2hpbGwlMjBjb21wbGV0ZWx5JTIwaW4lMjB0aGUlMjBmcmlkZ2UlMjBhbmQlMjBzdG9yZSUyMGNvdmVyZWQlMjBpbiUyMHRoZSUyMGZyZWV6ZXIuJTIwVGhhdyUyMG92ZXJuaWdodCUyMGluJTIwdGhlJTIwcmVmcmlnZXJhdG9yJTIwcHJpb3IlMjB0byUyMGJha2luZy4lMjIlN0QlNUQlN0QlNUQ=\">The dish may be frozen prior to baking. Simply chill completely in the fridge and store covered in the freezer. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator prior to baking.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-nutrition-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Nutrition<\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calories\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">327<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">kcal<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-carbohydrates\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Carbohydrates: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">33<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-protein\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Protein: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">13<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">16<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-saturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Saturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">9<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-cholesterol\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Cholesterol: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">45<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sodium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Sodium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">201<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-potassium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Potassium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">163<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fiber\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Fiber: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sugar\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Sugar: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">2<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_a\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Vitamin A: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">461<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">IU<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_c\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Vitamin C: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calcium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Calcium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">245<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-iron\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Iron: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div 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