Mac & Cheese Muffins Recipe

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Mac & Cheese Muffins
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  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil; add the pasta and cook until al dente, about 9 minutes. Drain the pasta, reserving about 1/4 cup cooking water.
  2. Meanwhile, melt 4 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the flour with a wooden spoon to make a paste. Cook, stirring, until the paste puffs slightly, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat and gradually whisk in the milk until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, whisking. Reduce the heat and simmer, whisking occasionally, until the sauce is creamy, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the nutmeg and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons butter and the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add half of the mushrooms and cook until soft, about 8 minutes. Season with salt. Push to the side of the pan and repeat with the remaining mushrooms.
  4. 4. Reduce the heat under the sauce to low and whisk in both cheeses until smooth. Stir in the mushrooms and pasta and toss, adding the reserved cooking water as needed.
  5. Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the breadcrumbs and toast until golden; stir in the parsley. Divide the pasta among 8 small bowls. Garnish with the breadcrumb mixture.
  6. Photograph by Con Poulos
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1186.13 Kcal (4966 kJ)
Calories from fat 529.34 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 58.82g 90%
Cholesterol 145.87mg 49%
Sodium 1658.26mg 69%
Potassium 903.75mg 19%
Total Carbs 119.2g 40%
Sugars 19.22g 77%
Dietary Fiber 6.03g 24%
Protein 50.58g 101%
Vitamin C 4.8mg 8%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 9%
Iron 46.3mg 257%
Calcium 1002.8mg 100%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 175.69 Kcal (736 kJ)
Calories from fat 78.41 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.71g 90%
Cholesterol 21.61mg 49%
Sodium 245.62mg 69%
Potassium 133.86mg 19%
Total Carbs 17.66g 40%
Sugars 2.85g 77%
Dietary Fiber 0.89g 24%
Protein 7.49g 101%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 8%
Iron 6.9mg 257%
Calcium 148.5mg 100%

* 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

  • 27.8
    Points
  • 32
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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