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Best Ever Macaroni & Cheese Recipe

Best Ever Macaroni & Cheese Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 1/2 cups elbow macaroni (to make a smaller batch adjust recipe to 1 cup macaroni)
1 tsp salt
6 cups water
5 cups american cheese, grated
salt , to taste
pepper , to taste
butter , 1-2 tbsp
1 egg
1 1/4 cups milk , more may be necessary
butter or cooking spray , to coat casserole dish

Directions:

Bring water to boil in a sauce pan.
Add 1 teaspoon of salt & macaroni to pan and stir.
When water boils again, reduce heat and cook for 10 minutes, drain macaroni.
Butter or coat a 2-quart casserole dish with cooking spray.
Cover the casserole dish with a layer of macaroni.
Add a layer of grated American cheese.
Salt and pepper to lightly cover layer, add a small amount of butter.
Repeat layering procedure, end with a layer of cheese.
Beat one egg, add 1 1/4 cup milk and stir together. Pour egg/milk mixture over macaroni & cheese. If necessary, add enough milk to bring the milk level with 3/4-inch of top of macaroni & cheese.
Bake at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes, uncovered.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	660.04 Kcal (2763 kJ)
Calories from fat	376.29 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	41.81g	64%
Cholesterol	148.21mg	49%
Sodium	2238.33mg	93%
Potassium	544.88mg	12%
Total Carbs	36.93g	12%
Sugars	11.77g	47%
Dietary Fiber	0.98g	4%
Protein	34.25g	69%
Vitamin A	1.5mg	50%
Iron	1.1mg	6%
Calcium	918.2mg	92%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	162.72 Kcal (681 kJ)
Calories from fat	92.77 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.31g	64%
Cholesterol	36.54mg	49%
Sodium	551.81mg	93%
Potassium	134.33mg	12%
Total Carbs	9.1g	12%
Sugars	2.9g	47%
Dietary Fiber	0.24g	4%
Protein	8.44g	69%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	50%
Iron	0.3mg	6%
Calcium	226.4mg	92%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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