The Very Best Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

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The Very Best Macaroni and Cheese
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Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F
  2. Butter a 13x9 inch pan.
  3. Cook macaroni until it is al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
  4. In a small bowl, combine milk and cream.
  5. In a pan on medium heat, melt only 1/2 pound butter.
  6. Cook onions and garlic until clear, about 6 minutes.
  7. Add flour and cook/stir for 3 minutes.
  8. Add cream mixture and mix until smooth.
  9. Boil, stirring occasionally, about 8-10 minutes.
  10. Stir in 4 cups of Cheddar cheese, American cheese, and 1 cup of Parmesan cheese.
  11. Stir until melted.
  12. It will be thick and creamy -
  13. Season with salt and pepper.
  14. Stir sauce in pasta.
  15. Pour in a 13x9 inch pan.
  16. Sprinkle with remaining Cheddar, Parmesan and bread crumbs.
  17. Bake uncovered, middle shelf for 20 minutes until bubbling and browned on top.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1666.09 Kcal (6976 kJ)
Calories from fat 898.92 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 99.88g 154%
Cholesterol 290.72mg 97%
Sodium 2225.07mg 93%
Potassium 634.46mg 13%
Total Carbs 130.9g 44%
Sugars 10.58g 42%
Dietary Fiber 6.93g 28%
Protein 64.81g 130%
Vitamin C 2.1mg 4%
Vitamin A 2.6mg 88%
Iron 5.9mg 33%
Calcium 1454.4mg 145%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 280.26 Kcal (1173 kJ)
Calories from fat 151.21 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.8g 154%
Cholesterol 48.9mg 97%
Sodium 374.29mg 93%
Potassium 106.73mg 13%
Total Carbs 22.02g 44%
Sugars 1.78g 42%
Dietary Fiber 1.17g 28%
Protein 10.9g 130%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 4%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 88%
Iron 1mg 33%
Calcium 244.7mg 145%

* 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

  • 40.8
    Points
  • 45
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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