Quick Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

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Quick Macaroni and Cheese
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Directions:

  1. Cook macaroni in 3 quarts water until al dente, stirring occasionally (about 8-10 minutes).
  2. Meanwhile, melt butter in a medium sauce pan.
  3. Add garlic and cayenne pepper.
  4. Cook 1 minute over medium heat.
  5. Add the flour, and cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  6. Add the milk and salt; bring to a simmer, stirring frequently.
  7. Simmer 2 minutes.
  8. Reduce heat to low, and stir in 1 cup cheese.
  9. Drain pasta and add it to the sauce.
  10. Cook 1 minute.
  11. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese before serving.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 97.85 Kcal (410 kJ)
Calories from fat 33.21 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.69g 6%
Cholesterol 10.82mg 4%
Sodium 265.78mg 11%
Potassium 100.79mg 2%
Total Carbs 7.74g 3%
Sugars 2.76g 11%
Dietary Fiber 0.21g 1%
Protein 8.06g 16%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 1%
Iron 0.2mg 1%
Calcium 160.5mg 16%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 134.62 Kcal (564 kJ)
Calories from fat 45.69 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.08g 6%
Cholesterol 14.89mg 4%
Sodium 365.65mg 11%
Potassium 138.66mg 2%
Total Carbs 10.65g 3%
Sugars 3.79g 11%
Dietary Fiber 0.29g 1%
Protein 11.09g 16%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Iron 0.2mg 1%
Calcium 220.9mg 16%

* 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

  • 2.2
    Points
  • 3
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

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