Magic Mix

USU Extension Services
Published: Monday, March 27, 2006 1:52 p.m. MST

Dips, Spreads & Sauces > Mixes > Magic Mix

Ingredients

4 cups instant (or 2 1/3 cup non-instant) dry milk
1 cup flour or 1/2 cup cornstarch
1 cup (2 sticks) margarine


Directions

Combine dry milk, flour and margarine into a large bowl and mix until it looks like cornmeal. Keep mix tightly covered in the refrigerator. Makes 5 cups. Use in the following recipes:

Cream Soup:

4 cups water

2 cups Magic Mix

1 cube or 1 teaspoon bouillon granules

One or more of the following:

3 cooked carrots, mashed

3 potatoes, cooked and chopped with 1 tablespoon chopped onion

1 can chopped clams

1 package chopped spinach, cooked

1 can cream-style corn and 1 tablespoon chopped onion

Combine water, Magic Mix and bouillon in a saucepan. Stir over medium heat until slightly thick. Add desired ingredients. Heat thoroughly. Serves 4.

White Sauce: Combine 2/3 cup Magic Mix with 1 cup of water. Stir over medium heat until it starts to bubble. Use for all recipes calling for white or cream sauce.

Macaroni and Cheese: Make white sauce and add about 1 cup grated cheese and 1/2 teaspoon salt or garlic salt. Combine with cooked macaroni.

Pudding: Combine 1 cup Magic Mix with 1/2 cup sugar, 2 cups water, and 2-3 tablespoons cocoa (optional). Stir over medium heat until pudding bubbles. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla and beat. Cover and chill. makes four 1/2 cup servings.

Fudgesicles: Combine 1 recipe of pudding with 16 teaspoons instant (9 teaspoons non-instant) dry milk and 1/2 cup water; beat until smooth. Pour into ice cube trays or small paper cups. Insert plastic spoon and freeze until solid.