The Best Macaroni & Cheese - From Scratch Recipe

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The Best Macaroni & Cheese - From Scratch
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Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over a medium heat.
  3. Cook onions until soft but not brown.
  4. Add mushrooms and garlic powder. Cook until the moisture released.
  5. Add white wine, Worcestershire, salt and Pepper.
  6. Cook until liquid is all evaporated and absorbed. Set pan aside
  7. Boil your selected pasta about 2 minutes less that the package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop cooking.
  8. Boil the milk (I use the microwave) with the bay leave and bouquet garnish. Set aside to steep (about 20 minutes).
  9. In a large pan melt remaining butter. Add flour and cook about 2 -3 minutes to get rid of the raw flour taste but not browned, stirring constantly. Add cayenne pepper. Slowly whisk in milk (having removed the herbs) until the mixture is smooth and thick.
  10. Add cheeses a small amount at a time until all is melted in.
  11. Add sour cream.
  12. Toss in the onion/mushroom mixture and last, add the cooked pasta and stir together completely.
  13. Adjust seasonings.
  14. Transfer to a 9 X 13 glass/crockery baking dish.
  15. In a medium sized bowl, mix cracker crumbs and parmesan cheese. Drizzle with olive oil until just coated.
  16. Sprinkle over the pasta and bake for 50 - 55 minutes until bubbly. Let coast for 10-15 minutes before serving.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 519.44 Kcal (2175 kJ)
Calories from fat 302.55 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 33.62g 52%
Cholesterol 91.86mg 31%
Sodium 862.58mg 36%
Potassium 412.27mg 9%
Total Carbs 28.3g 9%
Sugars 5.61g 22%
Dietary Fiber 1.72g 7%
Protein 24.35g 49%
Vitamin C 7.6mg 13%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 2mg 11%
Calcium 624.6mg 62%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 186.29 Kcal (780 kJ)
Calories from fat 108.51 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.06g 52%
Cholesterol 32.95mg 31%
Sodium 309.36mg 36%
Potassium 147.86mg 9%
Total Carbs 10.15g 9%
Sugars 2.01g 22%
Dietary Fiber 0.62g 7%
Protein 8.73g 49%
Vitamin C 2.7mg 13%
Iron 0.7mg 11%
Calcium 224mg 62%

* 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

  • 12.8
    Points
  • 14
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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