Easy Skillet Mac and Cheese
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4.2
27 reviews
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Easy Skillet Mac and Cheese
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Comfort food at its finest, this skillet mac and cheese is so easy! It is the ultimate comfort food that you need to make right now.
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Ingredients
- 1 lb dry pasta macaroni, rotini, shells
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 6 tablespoons all purpose flour
- 4 cups milk
- 1.5 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon cracked pepper
- 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded (divide)
- 2 cups Monterey jack cheese shredded (divided)
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Instructions
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil, and cook the pasta til al dente – drain and set aside.
- While the pasta cooks, melt the butter in a cast iron skillet over medium high heat – don’t let it brown.
- Add the flour to the butter, and whisk together over the heat.
- When the mixture bubbles for 30 seconds, whisk in the milk, and cook, stirring regularly until it thickens (about 3-5 mins)
- Add the salt and pepper and test for seasoning.
- Keep aside a half cup each of the cheeses, and stir in the rest - whisking until smooth.
- When the pasta is almost done but still firm, drain it.
- Remove the skillet from the heat, and add the pasta folding it to combine it thoroughly.
- Top with remaining cheese, and place under a broiler until browned and bubbling.
- Remove from oven, and let cool slightly.
- Devour.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
801kcal
(40%)
Carbohydrates
70g
(23%)
Protein
34g
(68%)
Fat
41g
(63%)
Saturated Fat
25g
(125%)
Cholesterol
119mg
(40%)
Sodium
1193mg
(50%)
Potassium
458mg
(13%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
1285IU
(26%)
Calcium
756mg
(76%)
Iron
1.9mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 801 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 801kcal | 40% |
| Carbohydrates | 70g | 23% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 41g | 63% |
| Saturated Fat | 25g | 125% |
| Cholesterol | 119mg | 40% |
| Sodium | 1193mg | 50% |
| Potassium | 458mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 1285IU | 26% |
| Calcium | 756mg | 76% |
| Iron | 1.9mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.2
27 reviews
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