Dad's Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

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Dad's Macaroni and Cheese
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Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 400*F.
  2. Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat.
  3. Add the onion and garlic, and cook until they are softened, about 2 minutes.
  4. Whisk in the flour and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture turns light brown, about 3 minutes.
  5. Gradually whisk in the milk.
  6. Add the paprika, nutmeg, salt and pepper.
  7. Reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring, until the sauce is thickened, about 5 minutes.
  8. Add the cheeses and stir until they are melted.
  9. Add the macaroni and stir until the noodles are toroughly coated.
  10. Remove from the heat.
  11. Do not allow the macaroni to sit at this stage, as it will dry out.
  12. Butter one 12 inch skillet.
  13. Transfer the macaroni mixture to the skillet.
  14. Top with the sliced tomatoes.
  15. Sprinkle bread crumbs on top.
  16. Bake until the cheese is bubbling and golden brown, about 30 minutes.
  17. Garnish with the chopped herbs.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 454.96 Kcal (1905 kJ)
Calories from fat 221.12 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 24.57g 38%
Cholesterol 63.85mg 21%
Sodium 1234.22mg 51%
Potassium 338.66mg 7%
Total Carbs 33.78g 11%
Sugars 7.99g 32%
Dietary Fiber 2.39g 10%
Protein 24.33g 49%
Vitamin C 4.1mg 7%
Vitamin A 0.5mg 17%
Iron 1.1mg 6%
Calcium 684.4mg 68%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 148.41 Kcal (621 kJ)
Calories from fat 72.13 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.01g 38%
Cholesterol 20.83mg 21%
Sodium 402.6mg 51%
Potassium 110.47mg 7%
Total Carbs 11.02g 11%
Sugars 2.61g 32%
Dietary Fiber 0.78g 10%
Protein 7.94g 49%
Vitamin C 1.3mg 7%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 17%
Iron 0.4mg 6%
Calcium 223.3mg 68%

* 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

  • 10.7
    Points
  • 12
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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