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Macaroni and Cheese the Old-fashioned Way
Photo: Alexander Maasch

Macaroni and Cheese the Old-fashioned Way

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

836
Calories
29g
Protein
31g
Fat
110g
Carbs

Counts 8 of 9 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 8 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Milk 1 cup (244ml) whole 149
Cheddar Cheese 1 oz (28g) 113
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Chili 1 tsp (2.7g) 8
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Mustard 1 tsp (5g) yellow 3
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

  • 7 ounces elbow macaroni
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce
  • 2 cups milk
  • 3 cups grated cheddar cheese, divided

Directions

1

Cook macaroni in boiling salted water for 6 minutes.

2

Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter.

3

Stir in flour, salt, mustard, pepper and hot sauce.

4

Cook and stir until smooth.

5

Drain macaroni.

6

Combine with butter mixture in a large bowl and mix well.

7

Stir in milk and 2 cups cheese.

8

Pour into an ungreased baking dish.

9

Cover and bake at 350 for 30 minutes or until bubbly.

10

Sprinkle with remaining cheese and let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Recipe sourced from fandom

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