Grown Up Macaroni & Cheese Recipe

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Grown Up Macaroni & Cheese
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Directions:

  1. Cook macaroni in boiling salted water according to package directions.
  2. Drain& add a little butter to prevent sticking.
  3. Cover& put aside.
  4. Melt butter in a large saucepan over low to medium heat.
  5. Add flour& cook gently for 4- 5 mins.
  6. Add milk, mix well& allow to simmer for a few mins.
  7. Add cream, mix well& cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until sauce starts to thicken (about 10 mins).
  8. Add onion& bay leaf; continue cooking for another 15- 20 mins, stirring constantly.
  9. Remove from heat, remove bay leaf, stir in mustard& 1 1/2 cups of the cheddar, season with salt& pepper and stir well.
  10. Combine with macaroni in an ovenproof casserole dish.
  11. Sprinkle the rest of the cheddar over top.
  12. Combine bread crumbs, parsley& paprika and sprinkle over the top.
  13. Bake in a preheated 350F oven for about 15- 20 minutes or until light golden brown on top.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 477.21 Kcal (1998 kJ)
Calories from fat 247.01 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 27.45g 42%
Cholesterol 84.59mg 28%
Sodium 436.61mg 18%
Potassium 227.48mg 5%
Total Carbs 38.74g 13%
Sugars 4.51g 18%
Dietary Fiber 1.96g 8%
Protein 18.37g 37%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 3%
Iron 2.1mg 11%
Calcium 411.7mg 41%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 251.39 Kcal (1053 kJ)
Calories from fat 130.12 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.46g 42%
Cholesterol 44.56mg 28%
Sodium 230mg 18%
Potassium 119.84mg 5%
Total Carbs 20.41g 13%
Sugars 2.38g 18%
Dietary Fiber 1.03g 8%
Protein 9.68g 37%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 3%
Iron 1.1mg 11%
Calcium 216.9mg 41%

* 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

  • 11.4
    Points
  • 13
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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