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Ultimate Cheesy Mac: Mom’s Favorite Recipe

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 5 mins
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 2tablespoonsbutter

  • ¼cupfinely chopped onion

  • 2tablespoonsall-purpose flour

  • 2cupsmilk

  • ¾teaspoonsalt

  • ½teaspoondry mustard

  • ¼teaspoonground black pepper

  • 1(8 ounce) packageelbow macaroni

  • 2cupsshredded sharp Cheddar cheese

  • 1(8 ounce) packageprocessed American cheese, cut into strips

Cooking Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Sauté onion for 2 minutes. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.

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  3. Then stir in milk, salt, mustard, and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until mixture boils and thickens.

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  4. Meanwhile, bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add macaroni and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes; drain.

  5. Add Cheddar and American cheeses to milk mixture; stir until cheese melts.

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  6. Combine cheese sauce and macaroni in a 2-quart baking dish; mix well.

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  7. Bake in preheated oven until hot and bubbly, about 30 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes before serving.

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Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe6
Calories561
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
33g 		43%
Saturated Fat
21g 		104%
Cholesterol
100mg 		33%
Sodium
1194mg 		52%
Total Carbohydrate
37g 		13%
Dietary Fiber
2g 		7%
Total Sugars
5g
Protein
28g 		57%
Vitamin C
1mg 		1%
Calcium
643mg 		49%
Iron
2mg 		10%
Potassium
287mg 		6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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