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Simple and Delicious Mac 'n' Cheese Recipe

Simple and Delicious Mac 'n' Cheese Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 (16 oz) box cavatappi pasta , if you use a smaller pasta, use 3/4 of the box
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
2 cups milk , i recommend measuring it out and letting it warm up on the counter for a few minutes so it doesn'tsp s
1/4 cup flour
1/4 cup butter , half a stick, preferably softened but not necessary
pepper
breadcrumbs (optional)

Directions:

Cook pasta according to box directions and preheat oven to 350.
While pasta is cooking, melt butter in a medium sauté pan. once melted stir in flour and pepper.
Whisk flour until incorporated and bubbling.
Slowly add milk. stir often until milk begins to thicken and bubbles form.
Turn off heat and add 1/4 cup of parmesan and 1 1/2 cups of the cheddar cheese. whisk until combined.
Gently fold in cooked pasta and transfer to a baking dish, i typically use an 8x8 casserole.
Top with reserved parm and cheddar cheeses and dust lightly with bread crumbs.
Bake until lightly toasted on top.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	193.94 Kcal (812 kJ)
Calories from fat	125.37 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	13.93g	21%
Cholesterol	41.71mg	14%
Sodium	325.38mg	14%
Potassium	91.39mg	2%
Total Carbs	7.98g	3%
Sugars	2.53g	10%
Dietary Fiber	0.45g	2%
Protein	9.67g	19%
Vitamin A	0.5mg	18%
Iron	0.3mg	2%
Calcium	288.1mg	29%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	167.56 Kcal (702 kJ)
Calories from fat	108.31 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	12.03g	21%
Cholesterol	36.04mg	14%
Sodium	281.12mg	14%
Potassium	78.96mg	2%
Total Carbs	6.89g	3%
Sugars	2.19g	10%
Dietary Fiber	0.39g	2%
Protein	8.36g	19%
Vitamin A	0.5mg	18%
Iron	0.3mg	2%
Calcium	248.9mg	29%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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5

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Good Points

saturated fat free

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