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Baked Macaroni and Pimento Cheese Recipe

Baked Macaroni and Pimento Cheese Recipe

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Ingredients:

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8 oz elbow macaroni
3 tbsp butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups skim milk
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1/8 tsp garlic powder
8 oz shredded 50% reduced-fat cheddar cheese
1 (4 oz) jar diced pimentos, drained
1/3 cup fine dry breadcrumb
1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

Directions:

Cook macaroni according to the package; drain.
Heat oven to 350 degrees.
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter.
Whisk in flour gradually until smooth. Cook, whisking constantly, for 1 minute.
Gradually, whisk in the milk, salt, cayenne pepper and garlic powder. Cook,.
While whisking frequently for 3-5 minutes or until thickened.
Add cheddar cheese and pimentos; cook until cheese is melted and sauce is smooth.
Remove from heat and stir in pasta.
In a baking dish with cooking spray (9-by-13 in.), spoon pasta mixture.
In a bowl, add parmesan cheese and bread crumbs. Sprinkle over pasta mixture.
Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until golden and bubbly!

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	160.65 Kcal (673 kJ)
Calories from fat	51.77 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.75g	9%
Cholesterol	15.68mg	5%
Sodium	228.78mg	10%
Potassium	118.96mg	3%
Total Carbs	19.93g	7%
Sugars	2.79g	11%
Dietary Fiber	0.73g	3%
Protein	7.75g	15%
Vitamin C	4.3mg	7%
Iron	0.7mg	4%
Calcium	122.1mg	12%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	169.46 Kcal (709 kJ)
Calories from fat	54.61 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.07g	9%
Cholesterol	16.54mg	5%
Sodium	241.34mg	10%
Potassium	125.49mg	3%
Total Carbs	21.03g	7%
Sugars	2.94g	11%
Dietary Fiber	0.77g	3%
Protein	8.17g	15%
Vitamin C	4.5mg	7%
Iron	0.7mg	4%
Calcium	128.8mg	12%

* 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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