Classic Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

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Classic Baked Macaroni and Cheese
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Directions:

  1. Prepare pasta according to package directions. Keep warm.
  2. Melt butter in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-low heat; whisk in flour until smooth. Cook, whisking constantly, 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk, and cook, whisking constantly, 5 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat. Stir in salt, black and red pepper, 1 cup shredded cheese, and cooked pasta.
  3. Spoon pasta mixture into a lightly greased 2-qt. baking dish; top with remaining 1 cup cheese.
  4. Bake at 400° for 20 minutes or until bubbly. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
  5. Note: For testing purposes only, we used Kraft Sharp Cheddar Cheese. To lighten, 2% reduced-fat milk and reduced-fat cheese may be substituted.
  6. One-Pot Macaroni and Cheese: Prepare recipe as directed, stirring all grated Cheddar cheese into thickened milk mixture until melted. Add cooked pasta, and serve immediately. Prep: 10 min., Cook: 7 min.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 588.19 Kcal (2463 kJ)
Calories from fat 252.13 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 28.01g 43%
Cholesterol 85.32mg 28%
Sodium 1460.41mg 61%
Potassium 868.33mg 18%
Total Carbs 59g 20%
Sugars 25.39g 102%
Dietary Fiber 1.62g 6%
Protein 23.76g 48%
Vitamin C 1mg 2%
Vitamin A 0.6mg 19%
Iron 1.1mg 6%
Calcium 714.9mg 71%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 98.75 Kcal (413 kJ)
Calories from fat 42.33 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.7g 43%
Cholesterol 14.32mg 28%
Sodium 245.17mg 61%
Potassium 145.77mg 18%
Total Carbs 9.9g 20%
Sugars 4.26g 102%
Dietary Fiber 0.27g 6%
Protein 3.99g 48%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 2%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 19%
Iron 0.2mg 6%
Calcium 120mg 71%

* 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

  • 13.8
    Points
  • 16
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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