Perfect Macaroni and Cheese from Martha Stewart Recipe

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Perfect Macaroni and Cheese from Martha Stewart
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Ingredients
11
Count
Nutrition
589
Calories
Total time
30
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Heat oven to 375 degrees.
  2. Butter 3 quart casserole dish and set aside.
  3. Place bread pieces in medium bowl.
  4. In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter,
  5. Pour butter into the bowl with bread and toss.
  6. Set breadcrumbs aside.
  7. In a medium saucepan set over medium heat, heat milk.
  8. Melt remaining 6 tablespoons butter in a high-sided skilled over medium heat.
  9. When butter bubbles, add flour.
  10. Cook, stirring, 1 minute.
  11. Slowly pour hot milk into flour-butter mixture while whisking.
  12. Continue cooking, whisking constantly, until the mixture bubbles and becomes thick.
  13. Remove the pan from the heat. Stir in salt, nutmeg, black pepper, cayenne pepper, 3 cups cheddar, and 1 102 cups Gruyere or 1 cup pecorino Romano.
  14. Set cheese sauce aside.
  15. Fill a large saucepan with water,. Bring to a boil. Add macaroni: cook 2 to 3 minutes less 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. Stire macaroni into the reserved cheese sauce.
  16. Just about now, your kitchen smells wonderful and everyone wants to know When do we eat? .
  17. 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 589.37 Kcal (2468 kJ)
Calories from fat 289.4 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 32.16g 49%
Cholesterol 98.77mg 33%
Sodium 852.17mg 36%
Potassium 352.96mg 8%
Total Carbs 44.65g 15%
Sugars 7.96g 32%
Dietary Fiber 2.58g 10%
Protein 29.42g 59%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 2.4mg 13%
Calcium 823.4mg 82%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 234.61 Kcal (982 kJ)
Calories from fat 115.2 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.8g 49%
Cholesterol 39.32mg 33%
Sodium 339.23mg 36%
Potassium 140.5mg 8%
Total Carbs 17.77g 15%
Sugars 3.17g 32%
Dietary Fiber 1.03g 10%
Protein 11.71g 59%
Iron 1mg 13%
Calcium 327.8mg 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

  • 14
    Points
  • 16
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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