Not Your Mama's Mac-N-Cheese Recipe

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Ingredients:

  • 1 (16 oz) box penne rigate or 1 (16 oz) box elbow macaroni
  • 4 cups milk
  • 4 (16 oz) bags of preshredded cheese, we use 2 sharp cheddar, 1 italian blend and colby jack (reserve 1 cup for the top of casserole)
  • 3 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
  • salt and pepper

Directions:

  1. In a large pot bring water to boil and salt to boil. Add pasta and cook for half the time recommended on the box. Usually 5-6 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, pour your milk into a large microwave safe bowl and heat until milk is hot, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. While the milk is heating, dump all of your cheese into a large bowl, removing one cup or so for the top, and add your cornstarch. Mix until all of the cheese is lightly coated in the starch. Add remaining ingredients and mix well.
  4. When milk is hot, start adding your cheese a handful at a time until each addition is melted. The milk will likely have to go back into the microwave to heat back up as the cheese will cool it down.
  5. When pasta is ready, drain and put into a 13x9 inch casserole dish sprayed with non stick spray. Pour sauce over the top and push around so that the sauce begins to move inside the pasta tubes.
  6. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and bake at 350 for about 30 minutes.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 50.75 Kcal (212 kJ)
Calories from fat 0.6 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.07g 0%
Cholesterol 1.96mg 1%
Sodium 47.1mg 2%
Potassium 154.65mg 3%
Total Carbs 8.77g 3%
Sugars 5g 20%
Dietary Fiber 0.26g 1%
Protein 3.25g 7%
Iron 0.1mg 1%
Calcium 120.4mg 12%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 48.89 Kcal (205 kJ)
Calories from fat 0.57 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.06g 0%
Cholesterol 1.89mg 1%
Sodium 45.37mg 2%
Potassium 148.97mg 3%
Total Carbs 8.44g 3%
Sugars 4.82g 20%
Dietary Fiber 0.25g 1%
Protein 3.13g 7%
Iron 0.1mg 1%
Calcium 115.9mg 12%

* 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

  • 1
    Points
  • 1
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • fat free,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • cholesterol free

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