Baked Macaroni and Cheese
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5.0
9 reviews
Excellent
Baked Macaroni and Cheese
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This easy Baked Macaroni and Cheese is the perfect comfort food! Tender elbow macaroni in a creamy cheddar & gruyere cheese sauce is baked until bubbly and golden brown. This side dish goes with just about any meal!
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Ingredients
- 12 oz whole wheat or gluten-free elbow macaroni chickpea or lentil pasta for healthier option
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- 2-3 garlic cloves minced
- 4 cups almond milk or milk of choise
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 cups sharp red cheddar cheese shredded
- 2 cups gruyere cheese shredded
- kosher salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese shredded
- Optional: fresh thyme to garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF and cook the pasta according to the package directions until al dente, then transfer to a baking dish.
- While the pasta cooks, prepare the cheese sauce. Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and saute for 30 seconds. Stir in the milk and allow it to heat.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water until smooth. Once the milk is hot, stir in the cornstarch, cheddar, and gruyere. Stir continuously for a few minutes, until the cheese melts and the sauce thickens. Taste and season the sauce with salt and pepper.
- Pour the sauce over the cooked pasta and stir to coat. Sprinkle it with parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown. Garnish with fresh thyme, if desired.
Notes
- Storing: Store leftover mac and cheese in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
- Reheating: Before reheating, stir in a bit of milk to make the pasta a bit creamier then, reheat in the microwave in small increments, covered until heated through.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
955kcal
(48%)
Carbohydrates
72g
(24%)
Protein
49g
(98%)
Fat
52g
(80%)
Saturated Fat
26g
(130%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
16g
Cholesterol
140mg
(47%)
Sodium
1972mg
(82%)
Potassium
316mg
(9%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
1300IU
(26%)
Vitamin C
0.5mg
(1%)
Calcium
1498mg
(150%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 955 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 955kcal | 48% |
| Carbohydrates | 72g | 24% |
| Protein | 49g | 98% |
| Fat | 52g | 80% |
| Saturated Fat | 26g | 130% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Cholesterol | 140mg | 47% |
| Sodium | 1972mg | 82% |
| Potassium | 316mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1300IU | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 1498mg | 150% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
9 reviews
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