Macaroni & Cheese (baked)


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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 4
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 351.3
  • Total Fat: 18.1 g
  • Cholesterol: 54.7 mg
  • Sodium: 583.1 mg
  • Total Carbs: 31.9 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.1 g
  • Protein: 15.1 g

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Introduction

This casserole is SO much better than the instant, packaged kind! Plus, you can control the ingredients - this version uses regular milk and cheese, but you can substitute low-fat versions. This casserole is SO much better than the instant, packaged kind! Plus, you can control the ingredients - this version uses regular milk and cheese, but you can substitute low-fat versions.
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

    2 c elbow macaroni
    1 c cheddar cheese
    2 T butter
    2 T flour
    1/2 t salt
    1/2 t pepper
    1/4 t garlic
    2 c milk (2%)
    1/2 c cornflakes, crushed
    paprika or other spices

Directions

Boil water and cook macaroni about 8 minutes. While it is cooking, melt butter and add flour and spices, then gradually stir in milk. Cook, stirring constantly, until it boils. Drain macaroni and put half into greased casserole, then top with half the cheese and half the sauce. Repeat. Sprinkle with cornflake crumbs and spices. Bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes.

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SARAHG54.

TAGS:  Vegetarian Meals |

Member Ratings For This Recipe


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    Very Good
    5 of 6 people found this review helpful
    i made a few changes to this recipe - used 1% milk and sifted in flour to make a white sauce without butter. added garlic powder, paprika and dijon mustard to sauce, stirred in fat free cream cheese, swiss, cheddar, monterrey jack. topped with cheddar instead of bread crumbs. yummy. - 10/25/09


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    Incredible!
    3 of 3 people found this review helpful
    Excellent! Topped with parmesan instead of corn flakes. Used fat free milk instead of 2%. - 3/9/13


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    Incredible!
    3 of 3 people found this review helpful
    Just like my husband's!! but you have to note this...1/4 serving is HUGE! Add some peas as a side, mix it in with half portion and you are good to go!! - 5/17/10


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    Incredible!
    3 of 3 people found this review helpful
    I made this last night. Instead of the corn flakes, I used organic whole grain flakes and it not only gave it great nutty flavor, but also boosted the fiber. - 9/3/09


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    Incredible!
    3 of 3 people found this review helpful
    I will never eat mac n cheese from a box again! This recipe was super even though I didn't end up baking it. I also added broccoli and carrots in the boiling water with the mac to add a little something extra. - 10/25/08