Easy Macaroni & Cheese Recipe

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Easy Macaroni & Cheese
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Ingredients:

  • 1 lb elbow macaroni (or whatever you have on hand, i usually use penne)
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp flour
  • 1 dash pepper
  • 1 dash cayenne pepper (optional)

Directions:

  1. Cook macaroni until al dente, drain.
  2. In pan melt butter, add milk & bring to a low boil.
  3. Add flour and stir until milk thickens.
  4. Add peppers.
  5. Turn stove heat to medium-low and add in cheese, stir until they are melted and incorporated into milk mixture.
  6. Remove from heat.
  7. Add pasta and stir until coated.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 284.19 Kcal (1190 kJ)
Calories from fat 76.84 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.54g 13%
Cholesterol 22.29mg 7%
Sodium 367.07mg 15%
Potassium 159.32mg 3%
Total Carbs 36.74g 12%
Sugars 2.5g 10%
Dietary Fiber 1.47g 6%
Protein 14.85g 30%
Iron 1.6mg 9%
Calcium 279mg 28%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 321.05 Kcal (1344 kJ)
Calories from fat 86.81 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.65g 13%
Cholesterol 25.18mg 7%
Sodium 414.68mg 15%
Potassium 179.98mg 3%
Total Carbs 41.5g 12%
Sugars 2.82g 10%
Dietary Fiber 1.66g 6%
Protein 16.78g 30%
Iron 1.9mg 9%
Calcium 315.1mg 28%

* 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

  • 6.1
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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