Macaroni and Cheese (J. Alexander's Version) Recipe

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Macaroni and Cheese  (J. Alexander's Version)
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Directions:

  1. Boil 6 cups water and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt to a boil in a medium pot. Add macaroni and cook until tender, about 8 minutes. Drain and put in a large bowl.
  2. Melt 2 Tablespoons butter in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Heat oven to 350°F Whisk in flour and cook 3 minutes, whisking constantly.
  3. Gradually whisk in heavy cream.
  4. Stir in onion, bay leaf, and paprika. Simmer 15 minutes, stirring often.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in 1 1/2 cups gruyere. Season to taste with salt and pepper and remove bay leaf.
  6. Stir in pasta.
  7. Pour HALF of the pasta mixture into a deep 1 1/2-quart, buttered baking dish. Sprinkle with HALF of the remaining cheese. Top with remaining pasta mixture, then add the remaining cheese.
  8. Melt 1 Tablespoon butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Add bread crumbs and toss to coat. Sprinkle bread crumbs on top of macaroni and cheese.
  9. Bake 30 minutes or until bread crumbs are lightly browned. Cook 5 minutes then serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 856.82 Kcal (3587 kJ)
Calories from fat 511.91 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 56.88g 88%
Cholesterol 186.77mg 62%
Sodium 434.64mg 18%
Potassium 140.43mg 3%
Total Carbs 55.65g 19%
Sugars 2.17g 9%
Dietary Fiber 3.17g 13%
Protein 32.01g 64%
Vitamin C 1.6mg 3%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 4%
Iron 2.7mg 15%
Calcium 819.9mg 82%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 339.33 Kcal (1421 kJ)
Calories from fat 202.73 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 22.53g 88%
Cholesterol 73.97mg 62%
Sodium 172.13mg 18%
Potassium 55.61mg 3%
Total Carbs 22.04g 19%
Sugars 0.86g 9%
Dietary Fiber 1.26g 13%
Protein 12.68g 64%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 3%
Iron 1.1mg 15%
Calcium 324.7mg 82%

* 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

  • 21.2
    Points
  • 23
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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