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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
Mac'n'cheese
- 200 g small pasta (e.g. macaroni)
- 40 g cheese powder
- 1 spsk butter or oil
- 0.5 tsk salt
- 0.5 tsk pepper
Instructions
- 1
Cook the pasta
- Cook the pasta in lightly salted water according to the package.
- Save a little cooking water before you drain the rest.
10 minMedium heatPot - 2
Make the cheese sauce
- Stir cheese powder and butter or oil into the hot pasta.
- Add cooking water a little at a time until you reach the creaminess you want.
- Season with salt and pepper.
2 minLow heatPot - 3
Serving
- Serve right away from the pot — a warm, energy-rich Trangia meal.
2 min
Details
Nutrition
Calories
720kcal
Protein
22g
Fat
28g
Carbs
85g
Serving Size
350g
Serving
Suggestions
- • Add chili flakes or dried bacon for extra flavor and energy if you pack them.
Drink Pairings
- • Alkoholfri: Water
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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