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Classic Macaroni and Cheese Recipe
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Classic Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

9 ingredients 50 min 6 servings openrecipes
Classic Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

A classic macaroni and cheese recipe with creamy béchamel and sharp cheddar cheese that can be served creamy stovetop style or baked and crunchy.

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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 openrecipes

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