Elegant Macaroni & Cheese (For Grownups) Recipe

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Elegant Macaroni & Cheese (For Grownups)
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Directions:

  1. Cook bow ties in a large pot until al dente, drain, rinse return to pot and put to side.
  2. In a med. sauce pan melt 2 Tbs. butter and saute garlic and onion until soft and fragrant. Add remaining 2 Tbsp butter and cornstarch, stirring to form a roux.
  3. Add milk and Dijon and cook on med. high heat, stirring constantly until slightly thickened. Add cheeses one at a time, stirring until melted completely before adding the next one. Finally add 1/2 the Pecarino and stir.
  4. Reduce heat to low and fold in crabmeat, stirring until well coated and warmed through.
  5. Pour cheese and crab mixture over bow ties in the pot and gently mix until well covered.
  6. Ladle bow ties into a 9x13 casserole dish and sprinkle top with bread crumbs and remaining Pecarino cheese and chives.
  7. Place in oven at 350°F and bake until bubbly and golden.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 494.58 Kcal (2071 kJ)
Calories from fat 221.16 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 24.57g 38%
Cholesterol 71.65mg 24%
Sodium 512.58mg 21%
Potassium 100.08mg 2%
Total Carbs 39.64g 13%
Sugars 4.16g 17%
Dietary Fiber 5.28g 21%
Protein 28.17g 56%
Vitamin C 2.8mg 5%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 9%
Iron 1.9mg 11%
Calcium 532.8mg 53%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 235.11 Kcal (984 kJ)
Calories from fat 105.13 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.68g 38%
Cholesterol 34.06mg 24%
Sodium 243.67mg 21%
Potassium 47.58mg 2%
Total Carbs 18.85g 13%
Sugars 1.98g 17%
Dietary Fiber 2.51g 21%
Protein 13.39g 56%
Vitamin C 1.3mg 5%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 9%
Iron 0.9mg 11%
Calcium 253.3mg 53%

* 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

  • 11.1
    Points
  • 13
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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