Updated Mac & Cheese Recipe

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Directions:

  1. Put a large pot of lightly salted water on to boil. Preheat oven to 450°F Coat an 8-inch square (2-quart) baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. Mix breadcrumbs, oil and paprika in a small bowl. Cook spinach according to package directions. Drain and refresh under cold water; press out excess moisture.
  3. Heat 1 1/2 cups milk in a large heavy saucepan over medium-high heat until steaming. Whisk remaining 1/4 cup milk and flour in a small bowl until smooth; add to the hot milk and cook, whisking constantly, until the sauce simmers and thickens, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in Cheddar until melted. Stir in cottage cheese, nutmeg, salt and pepper.
  4. Cook pasta for 4 minutes, or until not quite tender. (It will continue to cook during baking.) Drain and add to the cheese sauce; mix well. Spread half the pasta mixture in the prepared baking dish. Spoon the spinach on top. Top with the remaining pasta; sprinkle with the breadcrumb mixture.
  5. Bake the casserole until bubbly and golden, 25 to 30 minutes.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 422.42 Kcal (1769 kJ)
Calories from fat 110.04 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.23g 19%
Cholesterol 35.95mg 12%
Sodium 736.44mg 31%
Potassium 582.7mg 12%
Total Carbs 56.54g 19%
Sugars 7.88g 32%
Dietary Fiber 6.68g 27%
Protein 25.62g 51%
Vitamin C 4.3mg 7%
Vitamin A 1.1mg 38%
Iron 3.7mg 21%
Calcium 438.9mg 44%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 122.69 Kcal (514 kJ)
Calories from fat 31.96 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.55g 19%
Cholesterol 10.44mg 12%
Sodium 213.89mg 31%
Potassium 169.24mg 12%
Total Carbs 16.42g 19%
Sugars 2.29g 32%
Dietary Fiber 1.94g 27%
Protein 7.44g 51%
Vitamin C 1.2mg 7%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 38%
Iron 1.1mg 21%
Calcium 127.5mg 44%

* 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

  • 8.7
    Points
  • 11
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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