Marvelous Macaroni and Cheese
Nutritional Info
- Servings Per Recipe: 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 445.9
- Total Fat: 19.1 g
- Cholesterol: 53.8 mg
- Sodium: 854.1 mg
- Total Carbs: 50.7 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 17.1 g
View full nutritional breakdown of Marvelous Macaroni and Cheese calories by ingredient
Introduction
Not as high-fat as other versions of mac and cheese, but only eat in moderation! Not as high-fat as other versions of mac and cheese, but only eat in moderation!Number of Servings: 8
Ingredients
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* 1 lb macaroni (I prefer large elbows or medium shells)
* 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
* 6 tablespoons butter or margarine (I prefer butter)
* 2 cups milk (I use skim)
* 8 ounces extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
1.
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Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
2.
2
Cook macaroni according to package instructions.
3.
3
Drain, rinse and set aside.
4.
4
In same pot over low heat, melt the butter.
5.
5
Add flour, salt and pepper and whisk into melted butter until smooth.
6.
6
Simmer and stir until mixture thickens into a paste and is golden.
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7
Slowly add milk and whisk into butter mixture until smooth.
8.
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Bring to boil and then simmer until thickened.
9.
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There is no way to tell you how thick, except to say it should be thicker than gravy but not as thick as pudding.
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10
If you have made basic white sauce, you will know when it is thick enough.
11.
11
Remove pot from heat.
12.
12
Add cheddar cheese and stir until cheese starts to melt.
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13
Add macaroni and stir until coated.
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14
Pour into a 9 x 12 baking dish or 2 quart casserole.
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As an extra indulgence, you can sprinkle 4 oz more cheese on top.
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I only do this if I happen to buy a 12 oz bag or block instead of 8 oz.
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Bake about 20- 30 minutes, when you see top getting a bit crispy and brown.
Number of Servings: 8
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user KARENMON.
1
Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
2.
2
Cook macaroni according to package instructions.
3.
3
Drain, rinse and set aside.
4.
4
In same pot over low heat, melt the butter.
5.
5
Add flour, salt and pepper and whisk into melted butter until smooth.
6.
6
Simmer and stir until mixture thickens into a paste and is golden.
7.
7
Slowly add milk and whisk into butter mixture until smooth.
8.
8
Bring to boil and then simmer until thickened.
9.
9
There is no way to tell you how thick, except to say it should be thicker than gravy but not as thick as pudding.
10.
10
If you have made basic white sauce, you will know when it is thick enough.
11.
11
Remove pot from heat.
12.
12
Add cheddar cheese and stir until cheese starts to melt.
13.
13
Add macaroni and stir until coated.
14.
14
Pour into a 9 x 12 baking dish or 2 quart casserole.
15.
15
As an extra indulgence, you can sprinkle 4 oz more cheese on top.
16.
16
I only do this if I happen to buy a 12 oz bag or block instead of 8 oz.
17.
17
Bake about 20- 30 minutes, when you see top getting a bit crispy and brown.
Number of Servings: 8
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user KARENMON.
Member Ratings For This Recipe
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I doubled the recipe. I added an extra dash of flour, approximately a tablespoon (give or take). I'm not a fan of cooking so I want an easy and fast meal. I would have added the milk and flour at the same time. I read that the taste was bland so I added about a teaspoon of paprika in the butter mixt - 12/11/15