Grown up Mac and Cheese Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

16 oz uncooked penne pasta
4 tbsp butter
4 tbsp flour
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
2 1/2 cups half-and-half
1 1/2 cups swiss cheese
1 cup colby-monterey jack cheese
1 cup parmesan cheese
2 tbsp milk
2 tbsp sliced green onions

Directions:

Heat oven to 350°F Spray 9x13 dish with nonstick spray.
Cook penne pasta according to box and desired tenderness.
Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour, salt, and pepper. Cook until bubbly, stirring constantly. Gradually add half and half, stirring constantly. Cook until mixture boils and thickens, stirring frequently. Remove from heat. Stir in cheeses, until melted. Cheese will be stringy. Stir in milk.
Drain pasta and return to pot. Add to cheese sauce to pasta, stirring gently to coat. Pour into dish. Sprinkle with green onions.
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until edges are bubbly and mixture is thoroughly heated.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	522.81 Kcal (2189 kJ)
Calories from fat	353.56 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	39.28g	60%
Cholesterol	105.05mg	35%
Sodium	735.43mg	31%
Potassium	175.68mg	4%
Total Carbs	16.66g	6%
Sugars	1.83g	7%
Dietary Fiber	2.83g	11%
Protein	26.1g	52%
Vitamin C	1mg	2%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	12%
Iron	0.5mg	3%
Calcium	727.8mg	73%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	232.02 Kcal (971 kJ)
Calories from fat	156.91 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	17.43g	60%
Cholesterol	46.62mg	35%
Sodium	326.39mg	31%
Potassium	77.97mg	4%
Total Carbs	7.39g	6%
Sugars	0.81g	7%
Dietary Fiber	1.26g	11%
Protein	11.58g	52%
Vitamin C	0.4mg	2%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	12%
Iron	0.2mg	3%
Calcium	323mg	73%

* 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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