Photo: Alexander Maasch
The Best Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipe
8 ingredients
About 8 servings
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My grandmother made this for my sisters and I growing up. She passed away last year, but her recipe lives on, and we remember her every time we make her delicious...
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
735
Calories
21g
Protein
28g
Fat
99g
Carbs
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 |
| Cheddar Cheese | 1 oz (28g) | 113 |
| Butter | 1 tbsp (14g) | 102 |
| Cream | 1 tbsp (15ml) heavy | 51 |
| Chili | 1 tsp (2.7g) | 8 |
| Black Pepper | 1 tsp ground (2.3g) | 6 |
| 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
- One large package of elbow macaroni (approx. 16 oz)
- 3 Tablespoons salted butter
- 5-6 ounces sharp chunk cheddar cheese
- 2/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup half and half
- 5 Ritz crackers (or similar brand)
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Directions
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By chow ·
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