Artisanal Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

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Artisanal Macaroni and Cheese
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Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°. Meanwhile, bring 2 qts water to a boil in a 3 qt pot.
  2. In a small pan, melt 2 1/2 tbsp butter. Add the panko and half the Parmigiano. Toss well to coat and set aside.
  3. Melt the remaining butter in a medium saucepan. Add the flour and whisk constantly for 5 minutes; do not allow it to brown. Still whisking, add the milk and nutmeg. Cook another 5 minutes. Add the remaining Parmigiano, all of the Gruyere, 1 cup of Comte and 1 cup of Fontina. Continue whisking until the cheese is fully melted and incorporated. Pour the cheese sauce into a large bowl.
  4. Add 1 tbsp salt to the boiling water, along with the pasta. Cook until al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain well in a colander, then add the pasta to the cheese sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Pour cheesy pasta into a 10x12 baking dish. Top with remaining Comte and Fontina, then sprinkle buttered bread crumbs over the top. Bake 30 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 978.74 Kcal (4098 kJ)
Calories from fat 597.16 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 66.35g 102%
Cholesterol 204.86mg 68%
Sodium 896.2mg 37%
Potassium 462.02mg 10%
Total Carbs 38.32g 13%
Sugars 13.94g 56%
Dietary Fiber 4.23g 17%
Protein 54.22g 108%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 7%
Iron 0.6mg 3%
Calcium 1450.2mg 145%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 176.91 Kcal (741 kJ)
Calories from fat 107.94 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.99g 102%
Cholesterol 37.03mg 68%
Sodium 161.99mg 37%
Potassium 83.51mg 10%
Total Carbs 6.93g 13%
Sugars 2.52g 56%
Dietary Fiber 0.76g 17%
Protein 9.8g 108%
Iron 0.1mg 3%
Calcium 262.1mg 145%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 24.3
    Points
  • 26
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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