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Backpacker mac'n'cheese in a Trangia | Nordmad
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Backpacker mac'n'cheese in a Trangia | Nordmad

A creamy, calorie-dense pasta with powdered cheese — made for hiking, travel and minimal cooking in a Trangia. One pot and few ingredients.

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17 min total
2 servings
Very Easy

Ingredients

servings
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  • Mac'n'cheese

    • 7.1 oz small pasta (e.g. macaroni)
    • 1.4 oz cheese powder
    • 1 tbsp butter or oil
    • ½ tsp salt
    • ½ tsp pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cook the pasta

    1. Cook the pasta in lightly salted water according to the package.
    2. Save a little cooking water before you drain the rest.
    10 min
    Medium heat
    Pot
  2. 2

    Make the cheese sauce

    1. Stir cheese powder and butter or oil into the hot pasta.
    2. Add cooking water a little at a time until you reach the creaminess you want.
    3. Season with salt and pepper.
    2 min
    Low heat
    Pot
  3. 3

    Serving

    1. Serve right away from the pot — a warm, energy-rich Trangia meal.
    2 min

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Details

Nutrition

Calories

720kcal

Protein

22g

Fat

28g

Carbs

85g

Serving Size

350g

Dietary

Allergens

GlutenMælk

Serving

Suggestions

  • • Add chili flakes or dried bacon for extra flavor and energy if you pack them.

Drink Pairings

  • • Alkoholfrei: Campfire coffee

Side Pairings

  • • Crackers or flatbread

Dessert Pairings

  • • Dark chocolate

Storage

Fresh

  • • Duration: 1 days
  • • Temperature: 5°C
  • • Method: Best eaten right away, or store covered and chilled for up to 1 day.

Tips

Preparation

  • • Pack pasta and cheese powder in one bag at home so you only need oil and water on the trip.

Cooking

  • • Use as little water as you can to save fuel — and adjust creaminess with the cooking water.

Serving

  • • Add an extra spoonful of oil on the trail for more energy.

Variations

Flavor

  • Keep it rich and creamy with butter or oil and cheese powder.

Health

  • A calorie-dense trail meal for long days outdoors.

Method

  • Cook everything in one Trangia pot on the trail.

Toppings

  • Finish with chili flakes if you carry them.

Author

C

Camilla

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Author

C

Camilla