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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 (182g) Recipe makes 4 servings
Calories 405
Calories from Fat 131		(32%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 14.6g	22%
	Saturated Fat 8.8g	44%
	Monounsaturated Fat 4.0g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 0.8g
	Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 45mg		15%
Sodium 571mg		23%
Potassium 263mg		7%
Total Carbohydrate 48.5g		16%
	Dietary Fiber 1.9g	7%
	Sugars 1.1g
Protein 18.9g		37%
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Baked Macaroni & Cheese

Recipe #213170 | 40 min | 20 min prep | add private note

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By: Karen67
Feb 22, 2007

Another simple creamy mac & cheese recipe. When I was a kid my grandmother made it with American cheese and long macaroni noodles. I recently found the noodles that she used in a farmer's market - they are Greek pastichio macaroni noodles broken into 1-2 inch pieces before cooking. Give it a try with the Greek noodles if you can find them. Otherwise, use whatever noodles work for you.

SERVES 4 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

2 cups elbow macaroni or penne pasta
1 1/2 cups milk (2% or skim)
3 tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese or American cheese
3 tablespoons parmesan cheese, fresh & grated

Directions

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Spray a 1 quart casserole dish with cooking spray.
3
Cook noodles according to package directions, then drain.
4
While noodles are cooking, combine a small amount of milk with the flour.
5
Whisk until the flour is absorbed.
6
Add the milk flour mixture, the remaining milk, and salt & pepper to a pot.
7
Stirring constantly, heat until the sauce thickens and comes to a boil.
8
Add cheddar cheese in batches, stirring until the cheese is melted before adding more.
9
Add macaroni and transfer to casserole dish.
10
Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
11
Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown.

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From: ~Nimz~

On May 20, 2007

Excellent Mac & Cheese. Mine didn't seem to be as creamy as those shown in the photo, but it tasted great. I might add additional cheese the next time I make this. The kids I'm making this for should really like it. thanks Karen for a keeper.

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From: Junebug

On Apr 10, 2007

A very good recipe for basic baked macaroni and cheese like my Grandmother and Mom used to make. Thanks for sharing your yummy recipe Karen 67!

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From: Manami

On Mar 11, 2007

Hello Karen67, your macaroni and cheese was superb! We made it with penne rigatta, combination of sharp and mild cheddar, and grated onions. For color we used chopped parsley. Thank you for posting such a delicious and "comforting" recipe, Diane :=)

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From: Redsie

On Mar 10, 2007

Karen, this is a mac and cheese just like my mom used to make us when we were kids!! First time making it without butter - and it turned out great!! Thanks Karen!! Used low-fat mozzarella (ran out of cheddar...)!!

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