Creamy Mac and Cheese
User Reviews
4.5
12 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
404 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Creamy Mac and Cheese
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Almost as easy as boxed Mac and cheese, but WAY better, this creamy Mac and cheese has a few secret ingredients that set it apart from other recipes. This is so creamy and delicious, it’s the only Mac and cheese recipe you’ll want!
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Ingredients
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 2 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 (12 oz) can evaporated milk
- 8 oz cheddar cheese grated, sharp
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Salt generously, then add the macaroni. Cook until al dente, then drain.
- Return the pasta to the pan and set over medium heat. Add the butter and the egg yolk and stir vigorously until it is completely combined and the butter is melted.
- Stir in the evaporated milk, cheese and mustard.
- Stir constantly until the cheese is melted and has formed a creamy sauce.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Notes
- Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should be used as a general guideline.
- Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should be used as a general guideline.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1/4 of recipe
Calories
404kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
20g
(40%)
Fat
31g
(48%)
Saturated Fat
19g
(95%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Trans Fat
0g
(0%)
Cholesterol
140mg
(47%)
Sodium
540mg
(23%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 404 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/4 of recipe | |
| Calories | 404kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 140mg | 47% |
| Sodium | 540mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.5
12 reviews
Excellent
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