Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

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Baked Macaroni and Cheese
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Ingredients:

  • 24 oz macaroni
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 4 cups milk
  • 16 oz velveeta cheese (sometimes i use even more)
  • 1 pinch white pepper

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Prepare macaroni according to package directions.
  3. Melt butter in a large pan.
  4. Whisk flour into melted butter to create a light roux (paste).
  5. Slowly whisk milk into the roux, whisking constantly to avoid lumps.
  6. Allow milk and roux to heat for about one minute, then begin adding the Velveeta.
  7. Continue to gently whisk the mixture until all Velveeta has melted, then add a pinch of white or black pepper.
  8. After macaroni has cooked, drain the water from the pot and mix in the cheese sauce.
  9. Once the macaroni and sauce are mixed together, transfer to a 9 x 13 baking dish.
  10. Cook uncovered for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly.
  11. Sprinkle 1 or 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese over the top and bake for 5 more minutes, or until cheddar cheese is thoroughly melted.
  12. Remove from oven and allow to cool for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 606.02 Kcal (2537 kJ)
Calories from fat 244.55 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 27.17g 42%
Cholesterol 57.7mg 19%
Sodium 900.81mg 38%
Potassium 339.75mg 7%
Total Carbs 68.58g 23%
Sugars 11.18g 45%
Dietary Fiber 2.89g 12%
Protein 21.19g 42%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 4%
Iron 2.7mg 15%
Calcium 416.5mg 42%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 240.56 Kcal (1007 kJ)
Calories from fat 97.08 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.79g 42%
Cholesterol 22.9mg 19%
Sodium 357.59mg 38%
Potassium 134.87mg 7%
Total Carbs 27.22g 23%
Sugars 4.44g 45%
Dietary Fiber 1.15g 12%
Protein 8.41g 42%
Iron 1.1mg 15%
Calcium 165.3mg 42%

* 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

  • 13.8
    Points
  • 16
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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