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Sarasota's 4 Cheese Baked Mac & Cheese Recipe

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Sarasota's 4 Cheese Baked Mac & Cheese
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Ingredients
19
Count
Nutrition
750
Calories
Total time
60
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Cheese Sauce - Also known as a bechemel sauce - a standard white sauce. It in medium size pot, add the butter and melt on medium heat. Stir in the flour and whisk in and cook just to combine and get rid of the flour taste. Just a minutes is all you need. Slowly whisk in the milk or half and half and the heavy cream. Continue to cook on medium until the sauce thickens. Add in the grated shallot, mustard, worcestershire, cayenne (to taste), and pepper. Hold off on the salt until you add all the cheeses. Mix well and then add in the cheese and just simmer on low, until everything is melted and creamy. Check for seasoning one last time.
  2. Pasta - As the cheese sauce is melting, cook your pasta according to directions. I don't let it get too soft, just a couple minutes shy because it will continue to cook in the oven.
  3. Topping - In a small baggie (ziplock bag), add your crackers, 1/2 cup parmesan and paprika and just crunch up. You can use your hand, mallet, rolling pin, anything you have. Then I actually just add the butter right in the baggie (ziplock bag) and toss in the microwave for 10 seconds or less. The butter melts, no mess and just toss out the bag. You can also do this in a measuring cup or small bowl. Whichever works easiest for you.
  4. Casserole - Well your pasta should be done, so drain and return to the pot but off the heat. Add your creamy cheese sauce to the pasta and toss well.
  5. Make sure to grease your casserole dish well, I like to use butter, but a non stick spray works just as well. Pour in the pasta and top with the bread crumbs.
  6. Bake - 350 degree oven for about 30 minutes uncovered until bubbly. Depending on your oven and pan it can take up to 40-45 minutes. I use a 13x9 pan, but just keep an eye on it. When the topping is golden brown and bubbly, it is done. Remember, everything is already cooked. ENJOY!
  7. Serve with anything or nothing. I can make a dinner just out of mac and cheese and a small salad. Nothing better to me.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 749.92 Kcal (3140 kJ)
Calories from fat 489.92 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 54.44g 84%
Cholesterol 159.84mg 53%
Sodium 787.02mg 33%
Potassium 269.73mg 6%
Total Carbs 38.9g 13%
Sugars 4.43g 18%
Dietary Fiber 1.68g 7%
Protein 29.02g 58%
Vitamin C 2.8mg 5%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 10%
Iron 1.3mg 7%
Calcium 734.3mg 73%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 242.05 Kcal (1013 kJ)
Calories from fat 158.13 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17.57g 84%
Cholesterol 51.59mg 53%
Sodium 254.02mg 33%
Potassium 87.06mg 6%
Total Carbs 12.55g 13%
Sugars 1.43g 18%
Dietary Fiber 0.54g 7%
Protein 9.37g 58%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 5%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 10%
Iron 0.4mg 7%
Calcium 237mg 73%

* 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

  • 19.2
    Points
  • 21
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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