Old-Fashioned Macaroni, Tomato, and Cheese Bake
"This is a simple and inexpensive version of an old-country style dish just like grandma used to bake. It really takes you back a few decades. I combine macaroni, sharp Cheddar cheese, and petite diced tomatoes with other herbs and spices for a delicious old-fashioned favorite."
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 13 of 14 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 13 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Milk | 1 cup (244ml) whole | 149 |
| Cheddar Cheese | 1 oz (28g) | 113 |
| Parmesan Cheese | 1 oz (28g) | 110 |
| Butter | 1 tbsp (14g) | 102 |
| Cream Cheese | 1 oz (28g) | 99 |
| Egg | 1 large egg (50g) | 78 |
| Tomato | 1 medium (123g) | 22 |
| Nutmeg | 1 tsp ground (2.2g) | 12 |
| Chili | 1 tsp (2.7g) | 8 |
| Black Pepper | 1 tsp ground (2.3g) | 6 |
| Mustard | 1 tsp (5g) yellow | 3 |
| Parsley | 1 tbsp chopped fresh (3.8g) | 1 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Macaroni | 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
- 3 cups elbow macaroni
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can petite diced tomatoes in juice
- 3 large eggs
- 2 1/2 cups milk
- 1 (4 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon brown mustard
- 2 dashes hot sauce (such as Tabasco®)
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika, or to taste