Perfect Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

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Perfect Macaroni and Cheese
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Ingredients
11
Count
Nutrition
555
Calories
Total time
55
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. 1. Heat the oven to 375 degrees. Butter a 3-quart casserole dish; set aside. Place bread pieces in a medium bowl. In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Pour butter into the bowl with bread, and toss. Set the breadcrumbs aside. In a medium saucepan set over medium heat, heat milk. Melt remaining 6 tablespoons butter in a high-sided skillet over medium heat. When butter bubbles, add flour. Cook, stirring, 1 minute.
  2. 2. Slowly pour hot milk into flour-butter mixture while whisking. Continue cooking, whisking constantly, until the mixture bubbles and becomes thick.
  3. 3. Remove the pan from the heat. Stir in salt, nutmeg, black pepper, cayenne pepper, 3 cups cheddar, and 1 1/2 cups Gruyere or 1 cup pecorino Romano. Set cheese sauce aside.
  4. 4. Fill a large saucepan with water. Bring to a boil. Add macaroni; cook 2 to 3 fewer minutes than manufacturer's directions, until outside of pasta is cooked and 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. Stir macaroni into the reserved cheese sauce.
  5. 5. Pour the mixture into the prepared casserole dish. Sprinkle remaining 1 1/2 cups cheddar and 1/2 cup Gruyere or 1/4 cup pecorino Romano; scatter breadcrumbs over the top. Bake until browned on top, about 30 minutes. Transfer dish to a wire rack to cool for 5 minutes; serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 554.91 Kcal (2323 kJ)
Calories from fat 262.16 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 29.13g 45%
Cholesterol 92.05mg 31%
Sodium 815.39mg 34%
Potassium 304.45mg 6%
Total Carbs 45.93g 15%
Sugars 7.47g 30%
Dietary Fiber 2.58g 10%
Protein 27.7g 55%
Vitamin A 1mg 33%
Iron 1.9mg 11%
Calcium 767.3mg 77%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 191.06 Kcal (800 kJ)
Calories from fat 90.27 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.03g 45%
Cholesterol 31.69mg 31%
Sodium 280.75mg 34%
Potassium 104.82mg 6%
Total Carbs 15.81g 15%
Sugars 2.57g 30%
Dietary Fiber 0.89g 10%
Protein 9.54g 55%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 33%
Iron 0.7mg 11%
Calcium 264.2mg 77%

* 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

  • 13
    Points
  • 15
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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