Mom's Macaroni & Cheese Recipe

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Mom's Macaroni & Cheese
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Ingredients:

  • 1 (8 oz) package elbow macaroni
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 4 tbsp flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 cup american cheese, cut into small pieces

Directions:

  1. Melt butter, add flour, salt, and pepper, wisk until smooth.
  2. Add milk slowly, whisking to blend.
  3. Cook until thick and smooth, add cheese and stir until melted.
  4. Cook elbow noodles as directed on package.
  5. Drain and pour into a baking dish.
  6. Pour cheese sauce over cooked elbows.
  7. Bake at 350°F for 15 minutes or until lightly browned.
  8. *It's best to use a double boiler or nonstick pan to make your cheese sauce.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 285.86 Kcal (1197 kJ)
Calories from fat 173.71 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19.3g 30%
Cholesterol 54.32mg 18%
Sodium 1073.8mg 45%
Potassium 261.51mg 6%
Total Carbs 16.68g 6%
Sugars 6.59g 26%
Dietary Fiber 0.86g 3%
Protein 11.45g 23%
Vitamin A 0.5mg 16%
Iron 0.5mg 3%
Calcium 346.8mg 35%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 195.42 Kcal (818 kJ)
Calories from fat 118.75 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.19g 30%
Cholesterol 37.14mg 18%
Sodium 734.07mg 45%
Potassium 178.77mg 6%
Total Carbs 11.41g 6%
Sugars 4.51g 26%
Dietary Fiber 0.59g 3%
Protein 7.83g 23%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 16%
Iron 0.4mg 3%
Calcium 237.1mg 35%

* 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

  • 7.2
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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