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Homestyle Macaroni and Cheese Recipe 🧀
Description:
Indulge in the comforting goodness of this Homestyle Macaroni and Cheese recipe. It’s a classic dish that’s not concerned with being low-fat, but rather focuses on delivering irresistible flavor that will make you forget all about counting calories. Plus, you can elevate it with some leftover ham for an even heartier meal.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Servings: 8
- Keywords: Kosher, < 60 Mins, Oven, Inexpensive
Ingredients:
Quantity | Ingredient |
---|---|
1/2 | macaroni |
1/4 | butter |
3 | flour |
2 | 1% low-fat milk |
1/2 | low-fat cream cheese |
1/2 | salt |
1/2 | fresh ground black pepper |
1 | Dijon mustard |
1/2 | sharp cheddar cheese |
1 | butter |
2 | fresh parsley |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 459.9
- Fat: 26.4g
- Saturated Fat: 15.7g
- Cholesterol: 76.8mg
- Sodium: 641.8mg
- Carbohydrates: 37.9g
- Fiber: 1.7g
- Sugar: 5.9g
- Protein: 17.8g
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cook macaroni in a large pot of salted boiling water until just al dente.
- Tip: Opt for scoobi-doo pasta for a fun twist!
- Drain the cooked macaroni thoroughly.
- Meanwhile, in a large pot, melt 1/4 cup of butter over medium heat.
- Whisk in the flour and cook until smooth and bubbly, about a minute.
- Gradually stir in milk, cream cheese, salt, pepper, and mustard.
- Continue cooking and stirring until the sauce thickens, about 3-4 minutes.
- Cut the block of cheddar into half-inch cubes.
- Combine the drained macaroni and cubed cheddar cheese in the pot with the sauce, mixing well.
- Transfer the mixture to a casserole dish coated with cooking spray.
- In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients (butter and parsley) and sprinkle over the top of the macaroni mixture.
- Optional: Dust the top with paprika for added flavor and color.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the casserole is heated through.
Serving Suggestions:
- Serve this Homestyle Macaroni and Cheese piping hot, straight from the oven, for the ultimate comfort food experience.
- Pair it with a side salad or some steamed vegetables to balance out the richness of the dish.
- Don’t forget to enjoy the leftovers the next day for a quick and satisfying meal!