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Marvelous Mac 'n Cheese! Recipe
Homemade macaroni and cheese that's easy to prepare and tastes so much better than out of a box. A personal and family favorite!
| Prep time: 20 Minutes |
American
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| Cook time: 10 Minutes | Servings: 4-6 |
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 144g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 203 | |
| Calories from Fat 137 | 67% |
| Total Fat 15.55g | 19% |
| Saturated Fat 9.58g | 38% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 43mg | 14% |
| Sodium 421mg | 18% |
| Potassium 186mg | 5% |
| Total Carbs 11.48g | 3% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugars 6.45g | 4% |
| Protein 4.86g | 8% |
Ingredients Convert Measures
- 2 cups uncooked fusili pasta (for a healthier option, substitute wheat pasta)
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (can also substitute with wheat flour)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly-ground pepper
- 2 cups milk
- 8 slices mild chedder cheese
Directions
- Bring water to a boil and cook pasta as directed on package.
- While the pasta is cooking, melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat and add in the salt, pepper and flour. Mix together until thick.
- Gradually stir in the milk and continue stirring until the mixture is boiling (about 5-7 minutes; will have a creamy texture).
- Add in the slices of cheese one at a time, stirring well after each addition to make sure the cheese has completely melted.
- Drain pasta and pour into the cheese mixture. Mix well and serve.
- OPTION: Add in crab to add some variety. You can also put the finished macaroni and cheese into a casserole dish, sprinkle bread crumbs on top and bake it in the oven.
