Microwave Mac and Cheese Recipe

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Microwave Mac and Cheese
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Ingredients:

  • 2 cup hot water
  • 1/3 cup butter
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1 1/4 cup milk
  • 8 oz cheese
  • 1/3 cup flour

Directions:

  1. Mix macaroni, water, butter, salt and pepper in 2-quart covered casserole. Cover tightly; microwave on high (100%) 5 minutes; stir. Cover tightly and microwave on medium (50%) to boiling, 4 to 6 minutes. Stir in remaining ingredients. Cover tightly and microwave on high, stirring every 4 minutes, until mixture is bubbly and macaroni is tender, 10 to 12 minutes.
  2. Alternate method: Cook macaroni according to package directions to al dente. Drain. In covered casserole, combine butter, salt, pepper, and flour. Cook 2 minutes on high; stir resulting roux with whisk. Blend in milk slowly. Return covered to microwave and heat on high 2 minutes. Whisk again. Blend in cheese. Heat 4 minutes. Add drained macaroni, stirring thoroughly. Heat 4 minutes until mixture is bubbly.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 252.79 Kcal (1058 kJ)
Calories from fat 122.65 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.63g 21%
Cholesterol 35.54mg 12%
Sodium 517mg 22%
Potassium 149.3mg 3%
Total Carbs 23.37g 8%
Sugars 3.07g 12%
Dietary Fiber 1.19g 5%
Protein 9.34g 19%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 0.9mg 5%
Calcium 210.7mg 21%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 183.83 Kcal (770 kJ)
Calories from fat 89.19 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.91g 21%
Cholesterol 25.85mg 12%
Sodium 375.97mg 22%
Potassium 108.57mg 3%
Total Carbs 17g 8%
Sugars 2.23g 12%
Dietary Fiber 0.87g 5%
Protein 6.79g 19%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 0.7mg 5%
Calcium 153.2mg 21%

* 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

  • 6
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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