Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

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Macaroni and Cheese
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Directions:

  1. Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees F.
  2. Butter a 3-quart casserole dish; set aside. Place the bread in a medium bowl.
  3. In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt 2 Tbsp butter.
  4. Pour butter into bowl with bread, and toss; set the bread crumbs aside.
  5. In a medium saucepan set over medium heat, heat the milk.
  6. Melt remaining 6 Tbsp. butter in a high-sided skillet over medium heat. When butter bubbles, add flour.
  7. Cook, stirring, 1 minute. While whisking, slowly our in hot milk.
  8. Continue cooking, whisking constantly, until the mixture bubbles and becomes thick.
  9. Remove pan from heat. Stir in salt, nutmeg, black pepper, cayenne pepper, 3 cup cheddar cheese, and 1 1/2 cup Gruyere or 1 cup Pecorino Romano; set cheese sauce aside. Fill a large saucepan with water; bring to a boil.
  10. Add macaroni; cook 2 to 3 min. less than manufacturer's directions, until the outside of the pasta is cooked and the inside is underdone. (Different brands of macaroni cook at different rates; be sure to read the instructions.) Transfer the macaroni to a colander, rinse under cold running water, and drain well.
  11. Stir macaroni into the reserved cheese sauce. Pour mixture into prepared dish.
  12. Sprinkle remaining 1 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup Gruyere or 1/4 cup Pecorino Romano, and bread crumbs over top.Bake until browned on top, 30-60 minutes.
  13. Transfer dish to a wire rack to cool 5 min.; serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 684.26 Kcal (2865 kJ)
Calories from fat 286.29 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 31.81g 49%
Cholesterol 97.62mg 33%
Sodium 1047.46mg 44%
Potassium 453.03mg 10%
Total Carbs 67.5g 23%
Sugars 11.2g 45%
Dietary Fiber 3.87g 15%
Protein 31.83g 64%
Vitamin A 0.8mg 26%
Iron 2.8mg 16%
Calcium 869.4mg 87%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 189.04 Kcal (791 kJ)
Calories from fat 79.09 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.79g 49%
Cholesterol 26.97mg 33%
Sodium 289.38mg 44%
Potassium 125.15mg 10%
Total Carbs 18.65g 23%
Sugars 3.09g 45%
Dietary Fiber 1.07g 15%
Protein 8.79g 64%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 26%
Iron 0.8mg 16%
Calcium 240.2mg 87%

* 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

  • 15.6
    Points
  • 18
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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