Creamy Mac and Cheese
Servings
8
servingsCalories
540
kcalServing Size
1
cup (250 mL)Kid friendly and adult comfort food! This recipe is bound to be a big hit with the whole family
Ingredients
2 cups 500 ml elbow macaroni
3 tbsp 45 ml canola oil
1/4 cup 60 ml all-purpose flour
2 1/2 cup 625 ml milk
1 1/2 cups 375 ml shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 1/2 cups 375 ml shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 cup 125 ml grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp 5 ml garlic powder
1/2 tsp 2.46 ml paprika
1/2 tsp 2 ml dry mustard
2 tbsp 30 ml canola oil
1/2 cup 125 ml Italian bread crumbs
Directions
- In a pot of boiling water, lightly salt water and add macaroni; cook until tender. Drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan, heat 3 Tbsp (45 mL) canola oil over medium heat. Stir in enough flour to make a roux. Add milk to roux slowly, stirring constantly. Stir in cheeses, garlic powder, paprika and dry mustard. Cook over low heat until cheese is melted and the sauce has thickened. Pour sauce over macaroni, mix and add to a large casserole dish.
- In a skillet, add 2 Tbsp (30 mL) canola oil over medium heat. Add breadcrumbs and brown. Spread over the macaroni and cheese. Bake at 350ºF (175ºC) for about 30 minutes. Serve.
Nutrition Facts
8 servings per container
- Amount Per ServingCalories540
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat
31g
40%
- Saturated Fat 14g 70%
- Cholesterol 70mg 24%
- Sodium 1080mg 47%
- Total Carbohydrate
36g
14%
- Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
- Protein 32g 64%
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
