Hearty Mac & Cheese Recipe

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Hearty Mac & Cheese
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Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Coat a 9 X 13 baking pan with olive oil or cooking spray.
  2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, about 6-8 minutes. Drain.
  3. Meanwhile, place the frozen squash and milk in a medium saucepan and cook over low heat until the squash is fully defrosted. Turn the heat up and cook until almost simmering. Add the ricotta cheese. Use an immersion blender to make sure the squash, milk and cheese is nice and smooth (this isn't necessary, but it helped the consistency).
  4. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the Cheddar, Monterey Jack, salt, mustard and cayenne. Add drained macaroni to the cheese sauce and transfer to the prepared baking dish.
  5. In a small bowl, combine the bread crumbs, Parmesan and olive oil. Sprinkle over the top of the mac & cheese. Bake for 20 minutes. Then broil for 3 minutes to crisp-up the top.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 229.38 Kcal (960 kJ)
Calories from fat 90.82 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.09g 16%
Cholesterol 46.78mg 16%
Sodium 483.47mg 20%
Potassium 144.13mg 3%
Total Carbs 21.97g 7%
Sugars 3.39g 14%
Dietary Fiber 0.41g 2%
Protein 12.43g 25%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 9%
Iron 0.8mg 4%
Calcium 303.5mg 30%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 129.07 Kcal (540 kJ)
Calories from fat 51.11 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.68g 16%
Cholesterol 26.32mg 16%
Sodium 272.04mg 20%
Potassium 81.1mg 3%
Total Carbs 12.36g 7%
Sugars 1.91g 14%
Dietary Fiber 0.23g 2%
Protein 6.99g 25%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 9%
Iron 0.5mg 4%
Calcium 170.8mg 30%

* 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

  • 5.3
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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