Macaroni And Cheese With A Twist Recipe

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Macaroni And Cheese With A Twist
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Ingredients:

  • 2 tblspns melted butter
  • 8 oz macaroni
  • 2 tblspns butter
  • 1 small onion, minced
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 tsp dry mustard
  • 1 1/2 cups milk

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Grease 2 quart caserole dish.
  3. Place the breadcrumbs into a bowl and mix well with the melted butter; set aside.
  4. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
  5. Add macaroni to boiling water and cook for 8-10 minutes until al-dente.
  6. Drain, the place into prepared caserole dish.
  7. While the pasta is cooking, melt remaining 2 tblspns butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
  8. Stir in the minced onion and cook until translucent (about 4-5 minutes)
  9. Stir in the flour, salt, pepper, and dry mustard until incorporated, then pour in the milk and bring to a simmer.
  10. Simmer, stirring constantly until the milk has thickened, about 10 minutes.
  11. Take the milk off the heat and stir in the cheddar cheese until melted.
  12. Pour cheese sauce over the macaroni, then sprinkle evenly with the bread crumbs.
  13. Bake until golden and bubbly, about 20 minutes.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 376.48 Kcal (1576 kJ)
Calories from fat 124.98 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.89g 21%
Cholesterol 40.78mg 14%
Sodium 363.59mg 15%
Potassium 262.38mg 6%
Total Carbs 43.71g 15%
Sugars 5.86g 23%
Dietary Fiber 2.09g 8%
Protein 18.2g 36%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 1%
Iron 2.2mg 12%
Calcium 382mg 38%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 230.13 Kcal (964 kJ)
Calories from fat 76.39 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.49g 21%
Cholesterol 24.92mg 14%
Sodium 222.25mg 15%
Potassium 160.38mg 6%
Total Carbs 26.72g 15%
Sugars 3.58g 23%
Dietary Fiber 1.28g 8%
Protein 11.13g 36%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1%
Iron 1.4mg 12%
Calcium 233.5mg 38%

* 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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Weightwatchers Points

  • 8.3
    Points
  • 10
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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