Betty's Crusty Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

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Betty's Crusty Macaroni and Cheese
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Ingredients:

  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 1 lb elbow macaroni , boiled in salted water until just tender and drained
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne (optional)
  • 2/3 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup unseasoned breadcrumbs (more or less to suit taste)

Directions:

  1. Heat oven to 375 degrees. Grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with 1 tablespoon of butter.
  2. In a large bowl, toss together the warm, cooked macaroni and 1 tablespoon butter; add cheeses, cayenne (if using) and salt to taste. Place into baking dish and evenly pour milk over surface.
  3. Melt remaining 1 tablespoon of butter and mix with bread crumbs. Scatter over top and bake, uncovered, 45 minutes. Raise heat to 400 degrees and bake 10 to 15 minutes more, until crusty on top and bottom.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 318.64 Kcal (1334 kJ)
Calories from fat 137.32 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.26g 23%
Cholesterol 45.61mg 15%
Sodium 462.58mg 19%
Potassium 184.26mg 4%
Total Carbs 31.59g 11%
Sugars 3.52g 14%
Dietary Fiber 1.14g 5%
Protein 14.15g 28%
Vitamin A 0.6mg 20%
Iron 1.1mg 6%
Calcium 283.2mg 28%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 285.16 Kcal (1194 kJ)
Calories from fat 122.9 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.66g 23%
Cholesterol 40.82mg 15%
Sodium 413.97mg 19%
Potassium 164.9mg 4%
Total Carbs 28.27g 11%
Sugars 3.15g 14%
Dietary Fiber 1.02g 5%
Protein 12.66g 28%
Vitamin A 0.5mg 20%
Iron 1mg 6%
Calcium 253.5mg 28%

* 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

  • 7.4
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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