Stovetop Mac and Cheese with Cheese Crisps Recipe

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Stovetop Mac and Cheese with Cheese Crisps
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  1. Sprinkle half of the cheddar onto an extra-large nonstick skillet in four 4-inch mounds. Cook over moderate heat until the cheese is lacy and golden, about 4 minutes.
  2. Using a flexible spatula, carefully flip each crisp and cook until golden, about 1 minute longer.
  3. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate and break into large pieces.
  4. In a very large saucepan, melt the butter. Whisk in the flour and paprika and cook over moderate heat until bubling, about 2 minutes.
  5. Add the milk and whisk until smooth. Cook over moderate heat, whisking constantly, until thick and creamy , about 5 minutes.
  6. Stir in the remaining cheddar and the Fontina and cook over low heat until melted.
  7. Off the heat, stir in the mascarpone and season with salt.
  8. Meanwhile, cook the macaroni in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente.
  9. Drain and add to the cheese sauce.
  10. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until hot and bubbling, about 2 minutes.
  11. Spoon the mac and cheese into bowls, top with the cheese crisps and serve.
  12. CHEESE CRISPS CAN BE KEPT IN AIRTIGHT CONTAINER AT ROOM TEMPERATURE FOR UP TO 2 DAYS. RE-CRISP BEFORE SERVING.
  13. MHR NOTE: TRY ADDING SEASONING
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 804.47 Kcal (3368 kJ)
Calories from fat 398.65 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 44.29g 68%
Cholesterol 138.69mg 46%
Sodium 1157.99mg 48%
Potassium 361.23mg 8%
Total Carbs 66.32g 22%
Sugars 9.21g 37%
Dietary Fiber 2.9g 12%
Protein 33.55g 67%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 5%
Iron 2.4mg 13%
Calcium 575.7mg 58%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 254.07 Kcal (1064 kJ)
Calories from fat 125.9 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.99g 68%
Cholesterol 43.8mg 46%
Sodium 365.72mg 48%
Potassium 114.08mg 8%
Total Carbs 20.95g 22%
Sugars 2.91g 37%
Dietary Fiber 0.91g 12%
Protein 10.6g 67%
Iron 0.8mg 13%
Calcium 181.8mg 58%

* 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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