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Easiest Homestyle Macaroni and Cheese
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Easiest Homestyle Macaroni and Cheese

10 ingredients 20 min + 55 min 20 servings openrecipes
Easiest Homestyle Macaroni and Cheese

"My family always expects the 'real deal' homemade macaroni and cheese, and this recipe passed the 'family taste test' with flying colors on Easter. However, this time it was much easier to make, using jarred Alfredo sauce instead of homemade white sauce. Try it. It's easy as pie, and FABULOUS!"

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

806
Calories
27g
Protein
33g
Fat
97g
Carbs

Counts 6 of 8 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 6 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Processed Cheese 1 oz (28g) cheddar 113
Cheddar Cheese 1 oz (28g) 113
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Macaroni not in our table 0
Sauce not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 2 (16 ounce) packages elbow macaroni
  • 2 (15 ounce) jars Alfredo sauce
  • 1 (1 pound) package processed cheese (such as Velveeta®), cubed
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 (16 ounce) package shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, divided
  • dry bread crumbs

Directions

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