Magnificent Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

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Magnificent Macaroni and Cheese
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Directions:

  1. Cook pasta, slightly tougher than al dente, remove from pot, set aside.
  2. Preheat oven to 325.
  3. Melt butter.
  4. Combine butter, flour, and mustard. Whisk to incorporate into butter over medium low heat. Be careful not to brown the flour and whisk enough to eliminate lumps.
  5. Add milk, half and half, paprika, onion, salt, and bay leaf.
  6. Bring just to a boil and then reduce to a simmer. Simmer approximately 8 minutes.
  7. Remove bay leaf.
  8. Temper the egg ( /how_4731920_temper-an-egg.html).
  9. Incorporate cheese, one third at a time, ensuring it is all melted before adding the next wave. Reserve about 2 cups for on top.
  10. Carefully fold in macaroni.
  11. Move to casserole.
  12. Top with remaining cheese.
  13. Combine dry topping ingredients.
  14. Melt butter in small skillet.
  15. Toss dry mixture in skillet until coated.
  16. Top casserole with topping.
  17. Bake 45 minutes.
  18. Allow to rest for ten minutes.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 510.94 Kcal (2139 kJ)
Calories from fat 243.49 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 27.05g 42%
Cholesterol 94.18mg 31%
Sodium 836.63mg 35%
Potassium 331.82mg 7%
Total Carbs 49.38g 16%
Sugars 7.83g 31%
Dietary Fiber 2.71g 11%
Protein 18.22g 36%
Vitamin C 1.6mg 3%
Vitamin A 0.7mg 23%
Iron 2.3mg 13%
Calcium 391.7mg 39%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 166.21 Kcal (696 kJ)
Calories from fat 79.21 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.8g 42%
Cholesterol 30.64mg 31%
Sodium 272.16mg 35%
Potassium 107.94mg 7%
Total Carbs 16.06g 16%
Sugars 2.55g 31%
Dietary Fiber 0.88g 11%
Protein 5.93g 36%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 3%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 23%
Iron 0.7mg 13%
Calcium 127.4mg 39%

* 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

  • 11.9
    Points
  • 14
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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