Homemade Mac and Cheese

Pasta and Noodle - Dinner

This is a nice rich mac and cheese. Serve with a salad for a great meatless dinner. Hope you enjoy it.

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 30 mins

Total: 50 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Homemade Mac and Cheese

Ingredients

8 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni

2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

3 cups milk

¼ cup butter

2 ½ tablespoons all-purpose flour

2 tablespoons butter

½ cup bread crumbs

1 pinch paprika

German Spaetzle Dumplings

Dinner

Directions

Step 1

Cook macaroni according to the package directions. Drain.

Step 2

In a saucepan melt butter or margarine over medium heat. Stir in enough flour to make a roux. Add milk to roux slowly stirring constantly. Stir in cheeses and cook over low heat until cheese is melted and the sauce is a little thick. Put macaroni in large casserole dish and pour sauce over macaroni. Stir well.

Step 3

Melt butter or margarine in a skillet over medium heat. Add breadcrumbs and brown. Spread over the macaroni and cheese to cover. Sprinkle with a little paprika.

Step 4

Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 minutes. Serve.

Nutritional Information

Homemade Mac and Cheese

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 858.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 37.7g 75%

Carbohydrates: 66.7g 22%

Dietary Fiber: 3.4g 13%

Sugars: 10.7g

Fat: 48.7g 75%

Saturated Fat: 29.9g 150%

Cholesterol: 141.6mg 47%

Vitamin A Iu: 1745IU 35%

Niacin Equivalents: 11.5mg 89%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 14%

Vitamin C: 0.5mg 1%

Folate: 149mcg 37%

Calcium: 863.1mg 86%

Iron: 3.3mg 19%

Magnesium: 76.2mg 27%

Potassium: 458.8mg 13%

Sodium: 879.3mg 35%

Thiamin: 0.5mg 52%

Calories From Fat: 438.2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.