The Best Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

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The Best Macaroni and Cheese
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Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the macaroni and cook about 10 minutes. Rinse under cold running water in a colander. Drain well.
  3. Melt the butter in a heavy 3-quart saucepan over medium heat. Add the flour and cook over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring constantly (wooden spoon works best) being careful not to let the flour brown. Using a whisk, add the milk slowly and cook, whisking constantly, until thick and smooth, approximately 4 minutes. Remove from heat. Add the salt, cayenne, pepper and 2 cups of the cheese. Stir well. Add the noodles and stir well.
  4. Spray a 2 qt baking dish with non-stick baking spray, and pour the mixture into the dish.
  5. In a separate bowl, combine the remaining 1/2 cup of cheese with the bread crumbs. Sprinkle over the macaroni and bake until golden brown and bubbly, about 25 minutes.
  6. Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 321.68 Kcal (1347 kJ)
Calories from fat 134.88 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.99g 23%
Cholesterol 43.24mg 14%
Sodium 492.23mg 21%
Potassium 237.42mg 5%
Total Carbs 33.25g 11%
Sugars 5.96g 24%
Dietary Fiber 1.2g 5%
Protein 12.74g 25%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 1.3mg 7%
Calcium 279.9mg 28%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 187.18 Kcal (784 kJ)
Calories from fat 78.48 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.72g 23%
Cholesterol 25.16mg 14%
Sodium 286.41mg 21%
Potassium 138.15mg 5%
Total Carbs 19.35g 11%
Sugars 3.47g 24%
Dietary Fiber 0.7g 5%
Protein 7.41g 25%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 0.7mg 7%
Calcium 162.9mg 28%

* 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

  • 7.4
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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