Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

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Macaroni and Cheese
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Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and butter a shallow 1 1/2 quart baking dish.
  2. Cook the macaroni in boiling salted water until just tender.
  3. Drain it while you prepare the cream sauce.
  4. In a large saucepan, melt 4 tbs of butter, then whisk in the flour and add the milk.
  5. Stir the mixture until it thickens, then add the cheddar cheese and stir it in until it melts, Season with salt and pepper.
  6. Cut the Velveeta into 1/2 inch cubes and stir it into the white sauce, but do not allow it to melt completely.
  7. Place the drained macaroni in the prepared baking dish, pour the cheese sauce over it, and stir gently to mix.
  8. Sprinkle the crumbled crackers generously over the top and dot with the remaining butter.
  9. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, until browned and bubbly.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 497.68 Kcal (2084 kJ)
Calories from fat 221.68 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 24.63g 38%
Cholesterol 48mg 16%
Sodium 870.47mg 36%
Potassium 241.85mg 5%
Total Carbs 53.75g 18%
Sugars 8.47g 34%
Dietary Fiber 2.28g 9%
Protein 15.11g 30%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 10%
Iron 2.4mg 13%
Calcium 328.3mg 33%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 233.62 Kcal (978 kJ)
Calories from fat 104.06 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.56g 38%
Cholesterol 22.53mg 16%
Sodium 408.62mg 36%
Potassium 113.53mg 5%
Total Carbs 25.23g 18%
Sugars 3.97g 34%
Dietary Fiber 1.07g 9%
Protein 7.09g 30%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 10%
Iron 1.1mg 13%
Calcium 154.1mg 33%

* 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

  • 11.6
    Points
  • 13
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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