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Basic Macaroni and Cheese (Stove-Top or Oven)

Recipe #298020 | 35 min | 5 min prep | SERVES 4 -6 (Change Servings)

RECIPE BY: Galley Devil

For anyone who has never tried to make mac and cheese before.

Posted on: Apr 11, 2008

Ingredients

  • 450 g cheddar cheese or Velveeta cheese, shredded
  • 500 ml heavy cream
  • 450 g elbow macaroni
  • tablespoons butter
  • Directions

    1. 1
      Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. (If desired, add a little salt to the boiling water to season it.).
    2. 2
      Add the macaroni and cook till just tender. Drain well.
    3. 3
      Mix together the cheese, cream and butter and heat on a low flame,stirring, till the cheese melts.
    4. 4
      Add the macaroni and mix well.
    5. 5
      Heat on low flame till heated through.
    6. 6
      Optionally, it can also be baked at 300 degrees for 20 minutes.
    7. 7
      Remove from oven and sprinkle top with more shredded cheese and dried bread crumbs.
    8. 8
      Bake for 8 minutes more, or until the cheese melts and the top crust turns golden brown.

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    Nutrition Facts

    Serving Size 1 (371g)

    Recipe makes 4 servings

    Calories 1410
    Calories from Fat 860 (61%)
    Amount Per Serving %DV
    Total Fat 95.6g 147%
    Saturated Fat 59.4g 297%
    Monounsaturated Fat 26.9g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 3.8g
    Trans Fat 0.0g
    Cholesterol 319mg 106%
    Sodium 885mg 36%
    Potassium 401mg 11%
    Total Carbohydrate 89.1g 29%
    Dietary Fiber 3.6g 14%
    Sugars 2.8g
    Protein 49.0g 98%
    Vitamin A 3278mcg 65%
    Vitamin B6 0.3mg 14%
    Vitamin B12 1.3mcg 21%
    Vitamin C 0mg 1%
    Vitamin E 1mcg 4%
    Calcium 1022mg 102%
    Iron 4mg 27%

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