Mac and Cheese

In all its simplicity American delicacy Mac and Cheese is unimaginably good. The Mac and Cheese can be served as a side dish or made into a meat filled version as a main course. For a meat filled Mac and Cheese add ham or bacon. You can also add crunch to the top with crushed cheese crackers.

Mac and Cheese

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Servings 4

Calories 683 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 350 g macaroni
• salt 1 tbsp in cooking water
• 1 litre water
• 5 dl whole milk
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon wheat flour
• 200 g grated cheddar or other cheese
• ½ tsp white pepper
• ½ teaspoon sugar
• 2 tbsp breadcrumbs or crushed cheese crackers on top you can leave them out

Instructions

 

• Cook the macaroni in well-salted water until almost done. Pour off the water and leave to steam for a while.
• While the macaroni is boiling, melt the butter in a saucepan and stir in the wheat flour. Whisk in the milk and bring to a rapid boil. Season with white pepper, salt and sugar. Melt in the cheddar and leave the cheese sauce to rest.
• Mix the ingredients, pour into a baking dish and sprinkle with breadcrumbs.
• Gratinate the Mac and Cheese under a grill rack or in a 250C oven for a few minutes to allow the crust to colour a little. Be careful not to burn.
• Let the Mac and cheese to cool for 15 minutes after the oven and serve it.

Nutrition

Calories: 683kcalCarbohydrates: 78gProtein: 28gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 461mgPotassium: 435mgFiber: 3gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 878IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 537mgIron: 2mg

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Last Updated on June 12, 2022 by Flavorado

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