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Backed Mac N Cheese With Potato Chip Topping

Recipe #282653 | 50 min | 20 min prep | SERVES 6 -8 (Change Servings)
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RECIPE BY: anti-suburban housewife

OH MY GOD this is by far the best recipe for mac n cheese I've ever gotten and the best part is NO processed cheese product!! It is well worth the effort put into it. It may seem a little difficult, but if a clod like myself can do it, trust me, so can you!

Posted on: Jan 29, 2008

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb elbow macaroni
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 1 tablespoon dry mustard
  • 3 cups milk
  • 1/4 cup yellow onion, diced
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 large egg
  • 12 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (I like using both Vermont white cheddar and Wisconsin extra-sharp cheddar cheese)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • fresh cracked black pepper
  • crushed kettle cooked potato chip (i use cape cod 40% reduced fat, like it matters with this recipe!)

    • Directions

    1. 1
      Preheat oven to 350.
    2. 2
      In a large pot of boiling salted water cook the pasta to al dente.
    3. 3
      While the pasta cooks, in a seperate pot, melt the butter.
    4. 4
      Whisk in the flour and mustard and keep it moving for about 5 minute Make sure it is free of lumps.
    5. 5
      Stir in milk, onion, bay leaf and parika. Simmer for 10 minute and remove bay leaf.
    6. 6
      Temper in the egg.
    7. 7
      Stir in 3/4 of the cheese.
    8. 8
      Season with salt and pepper.
    9. 9
      Fold the macaroni into the mix and pour into a 2 quart baking dish.
    10. 10
      Top with remaining cheese and potato chips.
    11. 11
      Bake 30 minute Let stand for 5 min before serving, then bask in the compliments during dinner!

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    Nutrition Facts

    Serving Size 1 (245g)

    Recipe makes 6 servings

    Calories 537
    Calories from Fat 279 (51%)
    Amount Per Serving %DV
    Total Fat 31.0g 47%
    Saturated Fat 18.8g 93%
    Monounsaturated Fat 8.9g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 1.4g
    Trans Fat 0.0g
    Cholesterol 127mg 42%
    Sodium 854mg 35%
    Potassium 344mg 9%
    Total Carbohydrate 39.3g 13%
    Dietary Fiber 1.8g 7%
    Sugars 1.5g
    Protein 25.1g 50%
    Vitamin A 1048mcg 20%
    Vitamin B6 0.2mg 9%
    Vitamin B12 1.0mcg 17%
    Vitamin C 2mg 4%
    Vitamin E 0mcg 2%
    Calcium 579mg 57%
    Iron 2mg 13%

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