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| Nutrition Facts | ||
|---|---|---|
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Serving Size 1 (277g) Recipe makes 6 servings |
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| Calories 661 | ||
| Calories from Fat 339 | (51%) | |
| Amount Per Serving | %DV | |
| Total Fat 37.7g | 58% | |
| Saturated Fat 22.6g | 113% | |
| Monounsaturated Fat 10.5g | ||
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g | ||
| Trans Fat 0.0g | ||
| Cholesterol 142mg | 47% | |
| Sodium 930mg | 38% | |
| Potassium 391mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 52.9g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber 2.7g | 10% | |
| Sugars 2.9g | ||
| Protein 27.7g | 55% | |
Alton Brown's Baked Macaroni and Cheese
SERVES 6 -8
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb elbow macaroni
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1 tablespoon mustard powder
- 3 cups milk
- 1/2 cup yellow onion, finely diced
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 large egg
- 12 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- fresh black pepper
Topping
Directions
1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large pot of boiling, salted water cook the pasta to al dente.2
While the pasta is cooking, in a separate pot, melt the butter. Whisk in the flour and mustard and keep it moving for about five minutes making sure it's free of lumps.3
Stir in the milk, onion, bay leaf, and paprika. Simmer for ten minutes and remove the bay leaf.4
Temper in the egg. Stir in 3/4 of the cheese. Season with salt and pepper.5
Fold the macaroni into the mix and pour into a 2-quart casserole dish. Top with remaining cheese.6
For the topping, melt the butter in a sauté pan and toss the bread crumbs to coat. Top the macaroni with the bread crumbs. Bake for 30 minutes.7
Remove from oven and rest for five minutes before serving.
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Featured Reviews for This Recipe
From: xoxnic0lexox
On Jul 5, 2009
This was my first time making baked mac and cheese and it was delicious! i left out the onion and added ALOT more cheese. I also left out the bread crumbs and just sprinkled some cheese on top when it was done. perfect for our very first 4th of July cookout!
From: Bekah49036
On May 21, 2009
I made this for my mom on Mother's Day. I was worried because her mac and cheese is a family favorite but I think this turned out even better! Great flavor. I love the addition of onions. The leftovers were awesome as well. Thanks so much.
From: Christy5
On Aug 24, 2006
YUMMDILLYLICIOUS! Was about to make broccoli cheese casserole for a church supper and caught the episode that featured this recipe and changed my mind. Everyone loved this. I made it the night before up 'til the baking part. I just added about 20 minutes bake time as I got ready for church. The only thing different I would do is perhaps add about 1 tsp. extra mustard and perhaps use x-tra sharp cheese. But truly that is a personal taste change. DH and everyone that tried it at church loved it.
From: Marie Nixon
On Jan 6, 2005
This is a fabulous macaroni and cheese recipe. I followed the recipe exactly. You will dirty alot of dishes and utensils but you'll forget about all of that when you taste the end result. Excellent instructions.
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