Gourmet Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

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Gourmet Macaroni and Cheese
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Directions:

  1. Cook pasta, drain and set aside.
  2. Cook bacon, cut into small pieces and set aside.
  3. Save bacon grease, add breadcrumbs and thyme. Toss over low heat and set aside.
  4. Melt butter in saucepan.
  5. Add flour, nutmeg and mustard and mix well.
  6. Whisk in milk in 1/2 cup increments.
  7. Whisk in shallots and simmer for 10 minutes.
  8. Remove from heat and add 98% of cheese.
  9. Stir in pasta and bacon and pour into cassarole dish or deep baking pan.
  10. Top with breadcrumbs and remaining cheese.
  11. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 477.5 Kcal (1999 kJ)
Calories from fat 271.16 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 30.13g 46%
Cholesterol 84.15mg 28%
Sodium 590.91mg 25%
Potassium 434.61mg 9%
Total Carbs 31.66g 11%
Sugars 10.94g 44%
Dietary Fiber 1.62g 6%
Protein 19.91g 40%
Vitamin C 3.1mg 5%
Vitamin A 0.6mg 21%
Iron 1.2mg 7%
Calcium 401.4mg 40%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 132.39 Kcal (554 kJ)
Calories from fat 75.18 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.35g 46%
Cholesterol 23.33mg 28%
Sodium 163.83mg 25%
Potassium 120.49mg 9%
Total Carbs 8.78g 11%
Sugars 3.03g 44%
Dietary Fiber 0.45g 6%
Protein 5.52g 40%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 5%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 21%
Iron 0.3mg 7%
Calcium 111.3mg 40%

* 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

  • 11.7
    Points
  • 13
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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