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Adult Macaroni and Cheese
Photo: Alexander Maasch

Adult Macaroni and Cheese

11 ingredients 4 steps 4 wikibooks
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

1161
Calories
38g
Protein
68g
Fat
100g
Carbs

Counts 9 of 12 ingredients — the other 3 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 9 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Mascarpone 2 tbsp (28g) 120
Gruyere Cheese 1 oz (28g) cheddar 113
Cheese 1 oz (28g) cheddar 113
Swiss Cheese 1 oz (28g) 108
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Cream Cheese 1 oz (28g) 99
Cream 1 tbsp (15ml) heavy 51
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Macaroni not in our table 0
Water not in our table 0
Sauce 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

  • ½ pound (227 g ) elbow macaroni
  • 6 ounces (170 g) heavy cream
  • ½ tsp (2.5 ml ) kosher salt , plus more for the water
  • ½ cup (60 g / 2.1 oz ) grated Fontina
  • ½ cup (60 g / 2.1 oz) grated Gruyere
  • ½ cup (150 g / 5.3 oz) mascarpone cheese
  • ½ cup (150 g / 5.3 oz) cream cheese
  • 4 thin slices Swiss cheese , julienned
  • 1¼ sticks (150 g / 5.3 oz) unsalted butter , divided
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) tabasco sauce

Directions

1

In a gallon (~3.8 L) of salted boiling water, cook macaroni to al dente . Strain into a colander and rinse with cold water.

2

While pasta is cooking, in a heavy saucepan , melt 2 tbsp butter over medium heat. Once bubbling ceases, whisk in flour and cook, whisking continuously, until blonde.

3

Add remaining ingredients except butter. Once cheese is melted and sauce is smooth, add 1 tbsp butter, whisking continuously until melted. Repeat until all butter has been used.

4

Gently fold in macaroni and serve warm.

Recipe sourced from wikibooks

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