Beefy Mac and Cheese (Food Network Kitchens) Recipe

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Beefy Mac and Cheese (Food Network Kitchens)
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  1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs. Reserve 3/4 cup of the cooking water, then drain the pasta.
  2. Meanwhile, melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring, until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the tomato paste and chili powder and stir until brick red, about 2 minutes. Add the beef and cook, stirring, until browned, 4 minutes. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon salt. Spread the mixture in a 3-quart baking dish. Preheat the broiler.
  3. Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a pot over medium heat. Add the flour and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add the milk and reserved cooking water, bring to a simmer and cook, whisking, until thick, 2 minutes. Add 2 cups cheese, the cooked pasta and 3/4 teaspoon salt and stir until the cheese melts. Spread over the beef mixture.
  4. Mix the remaining 1/2 cup cheese and the breadcrumbs; sprinkle over the pasta mixture and broil until golden. Top with the scallions.
  5. Per serving: Calories 672; Fat 35 g (Saturated 20 g); Cholesterol 122 mg; Sodium 1,179 mg; Carbohydrate 54 g; Fiber 3 g; Protein 37 g
  6. Photograph by Christopher Testani
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 524.69 Kcal (2197 kJ)
Calories from fat 300.61 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 33.4g 51%
Cholesterol 132.99mg 44%
Sodium 521.49mg 22%
Potassium 460.54mg 10%
Total Carbs 26.43g 9%
Sugars 5.14g 21%
Dietary Fiber 1.63g 7%
Protein 30.38g 61%
Vitamin C 4.1mg 7%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 4%
Iron 2.9mg 16%
Calcium 482.1mg 48%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 185.92 Kcal (778 kJ)
Calories from fat 106.52 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.84g 51%
Cholesterol 47.13mg 44%
Sodium 184.79mg 22%
Potassium 163.19mg 10%
Total Carbs 9.37g 9%
Sugars 1.82g 21%
Dietary Fiber 0.58g 7%
Protein 10.77g 61%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 7%
Iron 1mg 16%
Calcium 170.8mg 48%

* 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

  • 13
    Points
  • 14
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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