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I took the basic recipe and substituted a mix of shredded mexican and mozzarella cheese in place of the slices of cheese. I also added a diced roma tomato to the cream sauce before I added the cheese. To add a bit of a kick I added Sriracha, about 2 table spoons. I did bake it for 25 min. as the option said with a mixture of bread crumbs and parmesan cheese.
This dish tasted great and I have leftovers for at least one more meal.
Homemade macaroni and cheese that's easy to prepare and tastes so much better than out of a box. A personal and family favorite!
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Servings: 4-6
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Ingredients
- 2 cups uncooked fusili pasta (for a healthier option, substitute wheat pasta)
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (can also substitute with wheat flour)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly-ground pepper
- 2 cups milk
- 8 slices mild chedder cheese
Directions
- Bring water to a boil and cook pasta as directed on package.
- While the pasta is cooking, melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat and add in the salt, pepper and flour. Mix together until thick.
- Gradually stir in the milk and continue stirring until the mixture is boiling (about 5-7 minutes; will have a creamy texture).
- Add in the slices of cheese one at a time, stirring well after each addition to make sure the cheese has completely melted.
- Drain pasta and pour into the cheese mixture. Mix well and serve.
- OPTION: Add in crab to add some variety. You can also put the finished macaroni and cheese into a casserole dish, sprinkle bread crumbs on top and bake it in the oven.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 263g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 642 | |
| Calories from Fat 152 | 24% |
| Total Fat 17.34g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat 9.91g | 40% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 43mg | 14% |
| Sodium 428mg | 18% |
| Potassium 450mg | 13% |
| Total Carbs 99.82g | 27% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.0g | 13% |
| Sugars 9.61g | 6% |
| Protein 20.28g | 32% |
Reviews
November 23, 2009
Simple easy and delicious. My family loves it.I've cooked/tasted this recipe!
