By Kelly H
Macaroni and Cheese
6 steps
Prep:5minCook:35min
A mild and delicious mac and cheese that can be prepared on the stovetop or in the oven.
Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 11:31:07 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Unbalanced
Glycemic Index
52
Low
Glycemic Load
53
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories1328.2 kcal (66%)
Total Fat80.7 g (115%)
Carbs102.6 g (39%)
Sugars10.4 g (12%)
Protein48.8 g (98%)
Sodium1994 mg (100%)
Fiber4 g (14%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings
16 ouncesshell pasta
or elbow macaroni
½ cupbutter
divided
1 tablespoonflour
2 cupshalf and half
1 cupshredded cheddar cheese
1 cupshredded monterey jack cheese
11 slicesAmerican cheese
salt
to taste
pepper
to taste
For baked version
Instructions
Step 1
Cook the pasta until al dente. Drain.
Step 2
While pasta is cooking, melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a medium saucepan. Add flour and stir until it forms a roux.
Step 3
Add the half and half and bring to a boil. Stir in the cheese and remaining butter until melted. Add salt and pepper to taste.
For stovetop version
Step 4
Add sauce to pasta and serve.
For baked version
Step 5
Cool sauce slightly, then whisk in one egg. Combine sauce and pasta in a lightly-greased casserole dish, then cover with bread crumbs.
Step 6
Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes; serve.
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