3-Cheese Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

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3-Cheese Macaroni and Cheese
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Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
  2. In large pot filled with water add 3 pinches of salt and the macaroni and place over high heat. Bring to a boil and let cook until al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain. Set aside.
  3. In a large saucepan, melt butter. Sprinkle flour over butter and cook 2 to 3 minutes on medium heat, whisking until a roux or paste forms. Add cold milk and whisk vigorously until dissolved. Cook sauce on medium-low heat until thick and bubbly. Add heavy cream, all cheeses, 1 tablespoon of salt, and 1 tablespoon pepper. Cook until cheeses are fully melted, stirring occasionally.
  4. Add cooked macaroni to cheese mixture and mix thoroughly. Place macaroni mixture in a 13 by 9 baking dish and top with bread crumbs. Place in the oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. Top with fresh parsley and serve.
  5. For variations, add cooked lobster meat, truffle oil, bacon and/or garden fresh vegetables.
  6. Professional Recipe: This recipe was provided by a chef, restaurant or culinary professional and makes a large quantity. The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe in the proportions indicated and therefore cannot make any representation as to the results.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1678.07 Kcal (7026 kJ)
Calories from fat 773.53 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 85.95g 132%
Cholesterol 258.38mg 86%
Sodium 3737.18mg 156%
Potassium 880.86mg 19%
Total Carbs 147.25g 49%
Sugars 17.57g 70%
Dietary Fiber 6.94g 28%
Protein 77.11g 154%
Vitamin C 2.8mg 5%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 7%
Iron 7.9mg 44%
Calcium 1838.1mg 184%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 283.29 Kcal (1186 kJ)
Calories from fat 130.59 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.51g 132%
Cholesterol 43.62mg 86%
Sodium 630.9mg 156%
Potassium 148.71mg 19%
Total Carbs 24.86g 49%
Sugars 2.97g 70%
Dietary Fiber 1.17g 28%
Protein 13.02g 154%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 5%
Iron 1.3mg 44%
Calcium 310.3mg 184%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 39.9
    Points
  • 45
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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