The Joy of Mac and Cheese Recipe

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The Joy of Mac and Cheese
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Ingredients:

  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 tsp epicure garlic herb dip mix (optional)
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 tbsp butter

Directions:

  1. In microwave bowl melt butter, whisk in flour and once it is smooth gradually whisk in milk a bit at a time until mixture is smooth again. Microwave on high, stirring until smooth every minute, until mixture thickens into a white sauce, about 4-5 minutes in all.
  2. Stir in desired seasonings and 2/3rds of cheese until melted. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir in macaroni.
  3. Pour 1/2 of the macaroni mixture into a greased 1 1/2 quart baking dish. I like to use a 9 x 11 to spread it out thin. Sprinkle with half the remaining cheese. Top with the other half of the macaroni and the rest of the cheese. It's ok to grate more cheese if you want and/or mix in other cheeses like mozzarella. I do!
  4. Melt butter in a pan and toss in fresh bread crumbs until browned for topping OR sprinkle macaroni with packaged bread crumbs and dot with butter.
  5. Bake at 350 for 30 mins, until breadcrumbs are lightly browned. Since I spread it out thin and the ingredients are already warm it usually doesn't take the full 30 mins to cook. You don't want to dry it out ether. Let rest for about 5 mins before serving.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 390.75 Kcal (1636 kJ)
Calories from fat 210.52 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 23.39g 36%
Cholesterol 68.87mg 23%
Sodium 449.96mg 19%
Potassium 204.26mg 4%
Total Carbs 25.7g 9%
Sugars 5.44g 22%
Dietary Fiber 1.48g 6%
Protein 18.49g 37%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 1.4mg 8%
Calcium 477.4mg 48%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 186.44 Kcal (781 kJ)
Calories from fat 100.45 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.16g 36%
Cholesterol 32.86mg 23%
Sodium 214.69mg 19%
Potassium 97.46mg 4%
Total Carbs 12.26g 9%
Sugars 2.6g 22%
Dietary Fiber 0.7g 6%
Protein 8.82g 37%
Iron 0.6mg 8%
Calcium 227.8mg 48%

* 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

  • 9.5
    Points
  • 10
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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