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Ingredients
- 110g small pasta shapes (I used macaroni but any small shape will do)
- 20g butter
- ½ onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4tbsp plain flour
- 100ml milk
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Pinch of nutmeg
- 100g cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- Oil for frying
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 354g | |
| Calories 823 | |
| Calories from Fat 516 | 63% |
| Total Fat 58.6g | 73% |
| Saturated Fat 35.75g | 143% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 344mg | 115% |
| Sodium 843mg | 35% |
| Potassium 436mg | 12% |
| Total Carbs 36.49g | 10% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.8g | 6% |
| Sugars 8.53g | 6% |
| Protein 38.03g | 61% |
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