Directions:
- Heat oven to 350° F. Cook the macaroni according to the package directions. Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Sprinkle the flour over the top. Cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes. Still stirring, slowly add the milk. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened, about 7 minutes. Add the Cheddar, Gruyère, salt, and cayenne (if using) and heat until the cheeses melt. Drain and rinse the macaroni. Add it to the sauce and toss. Transfer to a buttered casserole. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes.In Advance: Assemble the macaroni and cheese but do not bake it. Cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Bake as directed, adding 15 to 20 minutes to the cooking time.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 3440.91 Kcal (14406 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 1026.89 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 114.1g | 176% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 332.87mg | 111% | |
| Sodium | 4315.16mg | 180% | |
| Potassium | 3387.88mg | 72% | |
| Total Carbs | 461.51g | 154% | |
| Sugars | 87.28g | 349% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.6g | 62% | |
| Protein | 137.53g | 275% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.7mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 14.7mg | 82% | |
| Calcium | 2832.2mg | 283% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 159.45 Kcal (668 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 47.58 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 5.29g | 176% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 15.42mg | 111% | |
| Sodium | 199.96mg | 180% | |
| Potassium | 156.99mg | 72% | |
| Total Carbs | 21.39g | 154% | |
| Sugars | 4.04g | 349% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.72g | 62% | |
| Protein | 6.37g | 275% | |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 82% | |
| Calcium | 131.2mg | 283% | |
* 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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