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Craftier Than Kraft Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

Craftier Than Kraft Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 (7 1/4 oz) box kraft macaroni and cheese (or any brand powdered cheese type mac and cheese)
2 oz cream cheese, cubed
1/4 cup milk
2 tbsp butter
2 oz velveeta cheese, cubed
1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
seasoning salt
parsley
garlic powder (optional)
shredded cheddar cheese, for topping (optional)
paprika

Directions:

Boil salted water and cook the macaroni.
In a microwaveble bowl, add cream cheese and milk.
Microwave the cream cheese and milk for about 20 or 30 seconds then stir well so that the cream cheese is melted.
Drain macaroni and put it back in the pot.
Add the powder cheese from the box, melted cream cheese/milk combination, butter, Velveeta and cheddar cheese.
Add seasoning salt, parsley and garlic powder (if you choose to use it).
Cook over medium heat until all cheese is melted (add small amounts of milk as needed to keep the consitency you like).
Sprinkle with paprika and serve - OR top with more shredded Cheddar and bake at 350 degrees for about 5-7 minutes, then sprinkle with paprika before serving.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	138.93 Kcal (582 kJ)
Calories from fat	124.95 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	13.88g	21%
Cholesterol	34.01mg	11%
Sodium	230.15mg	10%
Potassium	30.1mg	1%
Total Carbs	3.34g	1%
Sugars	1.83g	7%
Dietary Fiber	0.05g	0%
Protein	4.39g	9%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	8%
Calcium	117.9mg	12%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	238.37 Kcal (998 kJ)
Calories from fat	214.39 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	23.82g	21%
Cholesterol	58.35mg	11%
Sodium	394.88mg	10%
Potassium	51.65mg	1%
Total Carbs	5.73g	1%
Sugars	3.14g	7%
Dietary Fiber	0.08g	0%
Protein	7.54g	9%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	8%
Calcium	202.3mg	12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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