Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 lb elbow macaroni
5 tbsp unsalted butter, plus more for the dish
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
6 cups whole or low-fat milk
1 1/2 cups (6 oz) grated cheddar
2 cups (8 oz) grated gruyere
1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp cayenne (optional)

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.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

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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