Homemade Mac and Cheese
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Ritz Cracker Mac and Cheese is made with two kinds of cheese and is topped with buttery Ritz crackers for a creamy, rich side or main dish that the whole family will love.
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Ingredients
- 16 ounce elbow macaroni
- 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cups skim milk
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¾ teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon dry mustard
- 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ pound gruyere cheese
- 1 pound cheddar cheese
- 24 Ritz crackers
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Instructions
- Prepare macaroni according to package directions. Set aside.
- In large pot, melt butter. Add skim milk and bring to near boiling over medium high heat. Reduce heat to medium and sprinkle in flour. Whisk vigorously over medium heat for 1-2 minutes. Mixture should be thick and boiling. Slowly add cream, while whisking. Add in salt, pepper, mustard and worcestershire sauce. Reduce heat to low and continue to stir for about 5 minutes.
- In food processor, shred Gruyere and Cheddar cheese. Add to pot, stir until thoroughly combined.
- Add cooked macaroni to cheese mixture. Pour into a 13x9 dish.
- In large ziploc, crush 14 Ritz crackers. Sprinkle over top of macaroni. Lay 10 crackers on top, spaced evenly.
- Bake in a 375 degree oven, uncovered, for 30 minutes. Enjoy hot!
Notes
- Do not overcook your pasta. You want it to have a little "bite" to it, so cooking al dente is very important. You'll still be baking mac and cheese, and don't want it mushy!
- Use good quality cheese! Don't buy the preshredded bags of cheese. They just don't melt well, and the taste is not as good!
- Whisk whisk whisk. Have everything measured out ahead of time, because you'll be whisking the entire cooking process so the sauce doesn't burn or stick!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
527kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
25g
(8%)
Protein
20g
(40%)
Fat
39g
(60%)
Saturated Fat
23g
(115%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
13g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
114mg
(38%)
Sodium
803mg
(33%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 527 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 527kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 39g | 60% |
| Saturated Fat | 23g | 115% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 13g | 76% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 114mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 803mg | 33% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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