Budget Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

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Budget Macaroni and Cheese
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Ingredients
7
Count
Nutrition
282
Calories
Total time
25
Minutes
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Ingredients:

  • 1 (1 oz) package elbow macaroni
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 3 tbsp flour
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 dash pepper
  • 1 cup milk

Directions:

  1. Cook the macaroni according to the package directions.
  2. Drain and set aside, keeping warm.
  3. In a saucepan over medium low heat, melt butter.
  4. Add flour, salt and pepper; stir to make a smooth paste.
  5. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly.
  6. Heat and stir until thickened.
  7. Remove from heat; stir in cheese until melted.
  8. Pour over macaroni and mix well.
  9. Makes 4 servings.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 281.93 Kcal (1180 kJ)
Calories from fat 175.82 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19.54g 30%
Cholesterol 53.79mg 18%
Sodium 504.61mg 21%
Potassium 155.81mg 3%
Total Carbs 15.7g 5%
Sugars 3.56g 14%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Protein 10.82g 22%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 4%
Iron 0.9mg 5%
Calcium 303.4mg 30%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 237.36 Kcal (994 kJ)
Calories from fat 148.03 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.45g 30%
Cholesterol 45.28mg 18%
Sodium 424.85mg 21%
Potassium 131.18mg 3%
Total Carbs 13.22g 5%
Sugars 3g 14%
Dietary Fiber 0.84g 4%
Protein 9.11g 22%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 4%
Iron 0.8mg 5%
Calcium 255.5mg 30%

* 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.

Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 7.1
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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