Luby’s Macaroni and Cheese
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Luby’s Macaroni and Cheese
Description
This recipe replicates the classic Luby's Macaroni and Cheese by cooking elbow macaroni and mixing it with a cheese sauce made from dry milk, melted butter, flour, boiling water, salt, and shredded American cheese. The dry milk and flour form a base for the sauce when combined with melted butter and hot water, creating a creamy consistency. Adding shredded cheese in stages produces a smooth, velvety texture. The mixture is transferred to a baking dish, covered tightly with foil, then baked to meld flavors. Uncovering for a short time allows the remaining cheese sprinkled on top to melt and slightly brown.
The finished casserole has a creamy, cheesy quality with tender pasta throughout. It makes a hearty accompaniment to a variety of meals or can be enjoyed as a satisfying vegetarian main dish.
Ingredients
- 16 ounces elbow macaroni dry
- 2 tablespoons nonfat dry milk
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon butter melted
- 1 1/4 cups water boiling
- 3 cups American cheese divided use, shredded
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to thepackage directions. Drain and set to one side.
- Heat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a large bowl, mix the dry milk, butter, and flour. Gradually add the boilingwater, beating constantly.
- Add 1 cup of cheese and continue beating until the mixture is smooth andcreamy.
- Stirin the macaroni, one more cup of cheese, and salt.
- Transferto a lightly-greased 2-quart baking dish. Tightly cover with foil and bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes.
- Remove the foil and sprinkle withthe remaining cheese. Put back in the oven for 1 minute, or until thecheese melts.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 431 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 431kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 977mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 229mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 580IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 584mg | 58% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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