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Southern Living's Classic Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

Southern Living's Classic Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

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Southern Living's Classic Baked Macaroni and Cheese

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Ingredients:

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1 (8 oz) package elbow macaroni
2 tbsp butter (or margarine)
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp fresh ground black pepper
1/4 tsp ground red pepper
1 (8 oz) package sharp cheddar cheese, shredded, divided

Directions:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Prepare pasta according to package directions. Keep warm.
Melt butter in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-low heat; whisk in flour until smooth. Cook, whisking constantly, 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk, and cook, whisking constantly, 5 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat. Stir in salt, peppers, 1 cup shredded cheese and cooked pasta.
Spoon pasta mixture into 4 lightly greased (8-ounce) ramekins; top with remaining 1 cup cheese.
Bake for 15 minutes or until bubbly. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	588.74 Kcal (2465 kJ)
Calories from fat	252.16 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	28.02g	43%
Cholesterol	85.32mg	28%
Sodium	1460.42mg	61%
Potassium	868.66mg	18%
Total Carbs	59.11g	20%
Sugars	25.4g	102%
Dietary Fiber	1.63g	7%
Protein	23.78g	48%
Vitamin C	1mg	2%
Vitamin A	0.6mg	19%
Iron	1.1mg	6%
Calcium	714.9mg	71%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	98.81 Kcal (414 kJ)
Calories from fat	42.32 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.7g	43%
Cholesterol	14.32mg	28%
Sodium	245.11mg	61%
Potassium	145.79mg	18%
Total Carbs	9.92g	20%
Sugars	4.26g	102%
Dietary Fiber	0.27g	7%
Protein	3.99g	48%
Vitamin C	0.2mg	2%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	19%
Iron	0.2mg	6%
Calcium	120mg	71%

* 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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salty
savory
bitter
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