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Fancy Macaroni and Cheese - Easy Recipe

Fancy Macaroni and Cheese - Easy Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1/2 tbsp butter , for greasing baking dish
6 oz wide egg noodles
1 1/2 cups whipping cream
3/4 cup whole milk
1/2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp salt , plus
more salt , for pasta water
1/8 tsp fresh ground black pepper
1 cup packed fontina cheese, divided (1/2 cup and 1/2 cup)
3/8 cup packed finely grated parmesan cheese, divided (1/4 cup and 1/8 cup)
3/8 cup packed grated mozzarella cheese, divided (1/4 cup and 1/8 cup)
2 oz cooked ham, diced, optional (note
1 tbsp finely chopped fresh italian parsley

Directions:

Preheat Oven to 450°F.
Butter 8x8 square baking dish (set aside).
Cook noodles in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite, approximately 5 minutes.
Drain well but DO NOT Rinse.
Whisk the cream, milk, flour, salt, and pepper in a medium sized bowl to blend.
Stir in 1/2 cup Fontina, 1/4 cup each Parmesan and Mozzarella, ham, and parsley.
Add the noodles and toss to coat.
Transfer the noodle mixture to the prepared baking dish.
Toss the remaining cheeses together to blend (that's 1/2 cup Fontina, 1/8 cup each Parmesan and Mozzarella).
Sprinkle the cheese mix over the noodles.
Bake until the sauce bubbles and the cheese melts and begins to brown on top, approximately 20 minutes.
Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	725.55 Kcal (3038 kJ)
Calories from fat	375.66 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	41.74g	64%
Cholesterol	191.37mg	64%
Sodium	1183.06mg	49%
Potassium	395.02mg	8%
Total Carbs	49.8g	17%
Sugars	5.43g	22%
Dietary Fiber	2.1g	8%
Protein	37.42g	75%
Vitamin C	2.5mg	4%
Iron	2.6mg	14%
Calcium	742.8mg	74%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	259.28 Kcal (1086 kJ)
Calories from fat	134.25 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	14.92g	64%
Cholesterol	68.39mg	64%
Sodium	422.77mg	49%
Potassium	141.16mg	8%
Total Carbs	17.8g	17%
Sugars	1.94g	22%
Dietary Fiber	0.75g	8%
Protein	13.37g	75%
Vitamin C	0.9mg	4%
Iron	0.9mg	14%
Calcium	265.5mg	74%

* 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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