Cheesy Meximac (Mexican Macaroni & Cheese) Recipe

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Cheesy Meximac (Mexican Macaroni & Cheese)
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Directions:

  1. Heat oven to 350*F. Coat an 11x7x2-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray. Bring large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add rotini and cook 5 minutes. Add scallions and cook an additional 2 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a medium-sized saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour until smooth. Gradually add milk, whisking constantly, until smooth. Stir in salt and pepper; bring to a simmer. Cook, simmering 4 minutes. Remove from heat.
  3. Add half of the shredded cheese to milk mixture; whisk until smooth. Stir in corn, then combine in large bowl with pasta and scallions. Pour half into prepared dish; top with half of remaining cheese. Repeat, ending with cheese.
  4. Bake at 350*F for 25 minutes. Cool slightly before serving.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 253.56 Kcal (1062 kJ)
Calories from fat 166.81 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18.53g 29%
Cholesterol 55.2mg 18%
Sodium 761.9mg 32%
Potassium 95.63mg 2%
Total Carbs 6.07g 2%
Sugars 3.83g 15%
Dietary Fiber 0.3g 1%
Protein 13.16g 26%
Vitamin C 5.5mg 9%
Iron 4.1mg 23%
Calcium 414.1mg 41%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 217.68 Kcal (911 kJ)
Calories from fat 143.2 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.91g 29%
Cholesterol 47.39mg 18%
Sodium 654.08mg 32%
Potassium 82.09mg 2%
Total Carbs 5.21g 2%
Sugars 3.29g 15%
Dietary Fiber 0.26g 1%
Protein 11.3g 26%
Vitamin C 4.7mg 9%
Iron 3.5mg 23%
Calcium 355.5mg 41%

* 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

  • 6.6
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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