Classic Mac & Cheese (Stovetop Version) Recipe

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Classic Mac & Cheese (Stovetop Version)
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Ingredients
15
Count
Nutrition
602
Calories
Total time
65
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Fill a 4- to 5-quart pot about 3/4 full of water and add 1 tablespoon of the salt.
  2. Bring to a boil and add the pasta.
  3. Cook, stirring once or twice, until tender but firm, about 4-6 minutes, and drain; reserve the pot.
  4. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a medium skillet over medium heat.
  5. Add the bread crumbs and Parmigiano-Reggiano and cook, stirring constantly, until the crumbs are a deep golden brown, 8-10 minutes.
  6. Watch carefully because they can burn easily; the crumbs will continue to crisp as they cool.
  7. Remove immediately from the heat and 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 1-2 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 thick enough to coat the back of a wooden spoon.
  14. Add the Gruyere, cheddar, mustard powder, cayenne, and nutmeg and cook until the cheeses have melted and the sauce is smooth but not too runny.
  15. It should be similar in texture to cake batter; continue cooking if too soupy, until it thickens.
  16. Add the pasta and stir to combine.
  17. Ladle the mixture into individual bowls and sprinkle with the toasted bread crumbs; serve right away.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 601.53 Kcal (2518 kJ)
Calories from fat 282.66 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 31.41g 48%
Cholesterol 93.63mg 31%
Sodium 1152.4mg 48%
Potassium 294.27mg 6%
Total Carbs 52.13g 17%
Sugars 7.1g 28%
Dietary Fiber 2.34g 9%
Protein 25.56g 51%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 2.3mg 13%
Calcium 640mg 64%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 203.46 Kcal (852 kJ)
Calories from fat 95.61 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.62g 48%
Cholesterol 31.67mg 31%
Sodium 389.79mg 48%
Potassium 99.53mg 6%
Total Carbs 17.63g 17%
Sugars 2.4g 28%
Dietary Fiber 0.79g 9%
Protein 8.65g 51%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 1%
Iron 0.8mg 13%
Calcium 216.5mg 64%

* 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

  • 14.2
    Points
  • 16
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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