Classic Mac & Cheese Recipe

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Classic Mac & Cheese
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Ingredients
15
Count
Nutrition
628
Calories
Total time
90
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375°.
  2. Butter an 8-inch square baking dish or pan or six 8-ounce ramekins; set aside.
  3. Fill a 4- to 5-quart pot about 3/4 full of water and add 1 tablespoon of the salt.
  4. Bring to a boil and add the pasta.
  5. Cook, stirring once or twice, until tender but firm, about 4 minutes, and drain; reserve the pot.
  6. While the pasta is cooking, melt 2 tablespoons butter in a medium skillet over medium heat.
  7. Turn off the heat and add the bread crumbs and Parmigiano-Reggiano; stir until mixed well; set aside.
  8. Using the same pot you used to cook the pasta, melt the remaining 3 tablespoons butter over medium heat.
  9. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
  10. Slowly whisk in the flour and stir constantly until the onion is coated with the flour, 30-45 seconds.
  11. Continue stirring for about 2 minutes more, or until the mixture starts to darken slightly and smell a bit nutty.
  12. Slowly whisk in the milk, cream, and remaining 1 tsp salt and cook until the mixture is just beginning to thicken and bubble around the edges, 5-7 minutes.
  13. It should be similar in texture to cake batter.
  14. If it's soupy, continue cooking until it thickens.
  15. Add 1 1/2 cups of the cheddar, the Gruyere, mustard powder, cayenne, and nutmeg and stir until the cheeses have melted and the sauce is smooth but not too runny.
  16. Again, it should be similar in texture to cake batter; continue cooking if too soupy, until it thickens.
  17. Add the pasta and stir to combine.
  18. Pour into the prepared baking dish.
  19. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar and top with the bread crumb mixture.
  20. Place the dish on a rimmed baking sheet and bake until bubbling and golden brown, about 30 minutes.
  21. Let cool for 15 minutes before serving.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 627.51 Kcal (2627 kJ)
Calories from fat 316.58 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 35.18g 54%
Cholesterol 107.52mg 36%
Sodium 1157.57mg 48%
Potassium 298.98mg 6%
Total Carbs 50.45g 17%
Sugars 7.1g 28%
Dietary Fiber 2.26g 9%
Protein 25.6g 51%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 2.2mg 12%
Calcium 649mg 65%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 203.89 Kcal (854 kJ)
Calories from fat 102.86 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.43g 54%
Cholesterol 34.93mg 36%
Sodium 376.11mg 48%
Potassium 97.14mg 6%
Total Carbs 16.39g 17%
Sugars 2.31g 28%
Dietary Fiber 0.73g 9%
Protein 8.32g 51%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 1%
Iron 0.7mg 12%
Calcium 210.9mg 65%

* 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

  • 15
    Points
  • 17
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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