Mac & Cheese
bowl of macaroni and cheese
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Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cheese, Comfort Food, Pasta
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 493kcal
Author: Chef Bill Collins

Ingredients

  • 1 lb macaroni/elbows (or your favorite pasta)
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp flour (or rice flour)
  • 2 cups milk, heated, but not boiling
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • tsp nutmeg (a pinch)
  • 8 oz cheddar cheese, grated
  • 1 lb muenster cheese, grated
  • ¼ cup parmesan cheese (approximately )
  • paprika

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°.  Set aside a 9”x13” pan.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil, and cook the macaroni, following the directions on the box.  Set aside
  • In a saucepan, over a medium heat, melt the butter, then add the flour, and stir occasionally for 5 minutes.  It may turn a bit brown.  That’s okay.  Slowly whisk in the warmed milk and stir, more than occasionally, for up to ten minutes, or at least until it’s thickened Add the salt, pepper and nutmeg
  • In a large bowl, add the milk mixture to the grated cheese, and stir until the cheese is melted.  Add the cooked macaroni, and combine 
  • Pour the macaroni mixture into the pan.  Sprinkle on the parmesan, and then the paprika. 
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until browned on top and bubbling

Notes

Makes 8-10 servings (or one MASSIVE serving…)
Nutrition Facts
Mac & Cheese
Amount per Serving
Calories
493
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
27
g
42
%
Saturated Fat
 
16
g
100
%
Trans Fat
 
0.1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
7
g
Cholesterol
 
80
mg
27
%
Sodium
 
978
mg
43
%
Potassium
 
260
mg
7
%
Carbohydrates
 
39
g
13
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
4
g
4
%
Protein
 
25
g
50
%
Vitamin A
 
856
IU
17
%
Vitamin C
 
0.001
mg
0
%
Calcium
 
587
mg
59
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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