Classic Macaroni and Cheese from Fine Cooking Recipe

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Classic Macaroni and Cheese from Fine Cooking
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Directions:

  1. Heat oven to 375 degrees and butter 9x13 baking dish.
  2. Cook macaroni according to package directions just until tender and drain well.
  3. Melt 12 tablespoons of butter in a heavy-based medium saucepan over medium heat. Add flour, onion, bay leaf, thyme, and peppercorns; reduce heat to medium low and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, to make a roux. Slowly whisk the milk into rux until smooth and blended. Raise heat to medium-high; whisk constantly until mixture boils. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring constantly, until thickened. Lower heat and continue simmering for about 10 minutes, stirring constantly.
  4. Strain sauce into a large bowl, removing the onion, herbs, and peppercorns. Add salt, pepper, nutmeg, and cheddar cheese, stirring until cheese is melted. Toss pasta with cheese sauce and pour mixture into baking dish.
  5. Melt last 2 tablespoons butter and toss with breadcrumbs. Spread the buttered curmbs over casserole. Bake until sizzling and lightly browned, about 40 minutes. Cover with foil is browns too quickly.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 826.3 Kcal (3460 kJ)
Calories from fat 434.97 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 48.33g 74%
Cholesterol 146.68mg 49%
Sodium 675.94mg 28%
Potassium 367.71mg 8%
Total Carbs 64.9g 22%
Sugars 9.62g 38%
Dietary Fiber 2.47g 10%
Protein 34.47g 69%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1%
Vitamin A 2mg 67%
Iron 2.2mg 12%
Calcium 804.1mg 80%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 184.92 Kcal (774 kJ)
Calories from fat 97.34 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.82g 74%
Cholesterol 32.83mg 49%
Sodium 151.27mg 28%
Potassium 82.29mg 8%
Total Carbs 14.52g 22%
Sugars 2.15g 38%
Dietary Fiber 0.55g 10%
Protein 7.71g 69%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.5mg 67%
Iron 0.5mg 12%
Calcium 179.9mg 80%

* 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

  • 20.1
    Points
  • 22
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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