Ruth's Diner - Gramma Claire's Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

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Ruth's Diner - Gramma Claire's Macaroni and Cheese
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Directions:

  1. Cook macaroni, drain do not rinse.
  2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  3. In a large saute pan, saute the onions in butter. Add the flour to make a roux and cook for 1 minute. Add the milk, bay leaves, paprika, salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer, stirring often. Mix the 2 cheeses together in a small bowl. Once the mixture is at a simmer, add 3 cups of cheese mixture and the cottage cheese. Stir well, remove from heat, and remove bay leaves from mixture. Add macaroni noodles to milk mixture, mix well.
  4. Pour 1/2 of macaroni mixture into a 2-quart baking dish, cover with 1/2 of the remaining grated cheese, add remaining macaroni mixture and cover with the remaining grated cheese mixture.
  5. In small bowl mix together the topping ingredients and top the macaroni.
  6. Place into the 350 degree oven and bake until golden brown, about 45 minutes.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1626.9 Kcal (6812 kJ)
Calories from fat 1018.01 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 113.11g 174%
Cholesterol 322.01mg 107%
Sodium 3465.82mg 144%
Potassium 902.04mg 19%
Total Carbs 63.87g 21%
Sugars 22.24g 89%
Dietary Fiber 3.72g 15%
Protein 83.66g 167%
Vitamin C 2.9mg 5%
Vitamin A 1.8mg 60%
Iron 1.5mg 8%
Calcium 2285.6mg 229%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 219.73 Kcal (920 kJ)
Calories from fat 137.49 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.28g 174%
Cholesterol 43.49mg 107%
Sodium 468.1mg 144%
Potassium 121.83mg 19%
Total Carbs 8.63g 21%
Sugars 3g 89%
Dietary Fiber 0.5g 15%
Protein 11.3g 167%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 5%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 60%
Iron 0.2mg 8%
Calcium 308.7mg 229%

* 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

  • 41.2
    Points
  • 43
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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