Photo: Alexander Maasch
Classic Macaroni and Cheese Recipe
9 ingredients
50 min
6 servings
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A classic macaroni and cheese recipe with creamy béchamel and sharp cheddar cheese that can be served creamy stovetop style or baked and crunchy.
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
932
Calories
35g
Protein
39g
Fat
108g
Carbs
Counts 6 of 7 ingredients — the other 1 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 |
| Milk | 1 cup (244ml) whole | 149 |
| Cheddar Cheese | 1 oz (28g) | 113 |
| Romano Cheese | 1 oz (28g) cheddar | 113 |
| Butter | 1 tbsp (14g) | 102 |
| 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
- 4 cups (1 quart) whole milk
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter (1 stick)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- Kosher salt
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 8 ounces shredded 2-year aged sharp cheddar cheese (about 3 cups)
- 3 ounces grated Pecorino Romano cheese (about 1 cup)
- 2/3 cup panko (optional)
Directions
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By chow ·
Recipe sourced from
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