Masterful Mac 'n' Cheese Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1/2 lb macaroni ( preferably whole wheat)
1 1/2 cups milk
1/4-1/2 cup orange puree (my take on sneaky and or sneaky chef make-ahead white puree)
1/2 tsp salt
2 cups grated colby cheese
1 cup whole grain cereal flake ( like wheaties or total)
1/4 cup wheat germ, unsweetened
2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
2 tbsp butter, diced into small pieces (or use smart balance)

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375*F.
Butter a 9 square baking pan.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the macaroni and cook according to the package directions, until firm and slightly undercooked(8-10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk the milk with the oange puree and salt.(and white puree if using-if using both use 1/4 cup each). Put half the macaroni into the baking pan and top with half colby(or cheddar) cheese.
Next, layer with the rest of the macaroni, then pour the milk mixture over the top, finishing with the last of the cheese on top.
If using Crunchy Topping Variation, use a rolling pin to gently crush cereal in a sealed plastic bag. Or, you can quickly pulse the cereal in a food processor. Add wheat germ and Parmesan to the bag and shake to mix.
Sprinkle crumb mixture on top of macaroni and cheese and dot with butter.
Bake 30-35 minutes, or until golden and bubbling.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	531.25 Kcal (2224 kJ)
Calories from fat	191.48 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	21.28g	33%
Cholesterol	54.67mg	18%
Sodium	777.01mg	32%
Potassium	396.72mg	8%
Total Carbs	66.51g	22%
Sugars	13.17g	53%
Dietary Fiber	5.04g	20%
Protein	22.53g	45%
Vitamin C	98.6mg	164%
Iron	21.6mg	120%
Calcium	1720.1mg	172%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	254 Kcal (1063 kJ)
Calories from fat	91.55 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.17g	33%
Cholesterol	26.14mg	18%
Sodium	371.51mg	32%
Potassium	189.68mg	8%
Total Carbs	31.8g	22%
Sugars	6.3g	53%
Dietary Fiber	2.41g	20%
Protein	10.77g	45%
Vitamin C	47.1mg	164%
Iron	10.3mg	120%
Calcium	822.4mg	172%

* 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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