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Basic Macaroni and Cheese (Stove-Top or Oven) Recipe

Basic Macaroni and Cheese (Stove-Top or Oven) Recipe

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Basic Macaroni and Cheese (Stove-Top or Oven)

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Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. (If desired, add a little salt to the boiling water to season it.).
Add the macaroni and cook till just tender. Drain well.
Mix together the cheese, cream and butter and heat on a low flame,stirring, till the cheese melts.
Add the macaroni and mix well.
Heat on low flame till heated through.
Optionally, it can also be baked at 300 degrees for 20 minutes.
Remove from oven and sprinkle top with more shredded cheese and dried bread crumbs.
Bake for 8 minutes more, or until the cheese melts and the top crust turns golden brown.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	903.88 Kcal (3784 kJ)
Calories from fat	550.13 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	61.13g	94%
Cholesterol	203.86mg	68%
Sodium	502.65mg	21%
Potassium	304.81mg	6%
Total Carbs	59.52g	20%
Sugars	3g	12%
Dietary Fiber	2.25g	9%
Protein	30.23g	60%
Vitamin C	0.8mg	1%
Iron	3mg	17%
Calcium	612.2mg	61%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	378.78 Kcal (1586 kJ)
Calories from fat	230.54 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	25.62g	94%
Cholesterol	85.43mg	68%
Sodium	210.64mg	21%
Potassium	127.73mg	6%
Total Carbs	24.94g	20%
Sugars	1.26g	12%
Dietary Fiber	0.94g	9%
Protein	12.67g	60%
Vitamin C	0.4mg	1%
Iron	1.3mg	17%
Calcium	256.5mg	61%

* 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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