Three-Cheese Macaroni
For a classic baked macaroni and cheese, preheat an oven to 400°F. Increase the milk by 1/4 cup. Undercook the pasta by 2 minutes, drain and add to the sauce. Pour into a buttered baking dish. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup bread crumbs and bake until golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes.
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 7 of 8 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 7 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Flour | 1 cup (125g) all-purpose | 455 |
| Pasta | 1 cup cooked (140g) | 220 |
| Milk | 1 cup (244ml) whole | 149 |
| Cheese | 1 oz (28g) cheddar | 113 |
| Butter | 1 tbsp (14g) | 102 |
| Chili | 1 tsp (2.7g) | 8 |
| 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 milk
- 5 Tbs. unsalted butter
- 3 Tbs. all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
- 3/4 cup shredded fontina cheese
- 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper (optional)
- 2 Tbs. salt, plus more, to taste
- 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
- 1 lb. macaroni, pasta shells or penne