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Mac & Cheese Without Milk
A versatile and tasty recipe that’s quick to prepare and easy to enjoy.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 556 kcal
Course:
Others
Ingredients
- ½ lb. uncooked elbow pasta
- 1 ½ Tbsp. all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ Tbsp. butter
- ¾ cups heavy cream
- 2 ½ cups water
- 6 oz. freshly grated cheddar
- ¼ tsp. salt or more to taste
- ¼ tsp. freshly ground pepper or more to taste
- Optional: 1 finely minced garlic clove
Instructions
- All ingredients ready? Let's begin!
- In a large stockpot over medium-high heat, melt the butter. Add the minced garlic here if using. Then, sprinkle the flour over the melted butter and whisk until combined. Cook for 2-3 minutes, whisking frequently until the mixture looks lightly toasted. You have just made a roux.
- Continue whisking as you pour in 1 cup of water. Once combined and completely smooth, add the remaining water and cream. Whisk well until combined and there are no clumps.
- Now, stir in the uncooked pasta, salt, and black pepper. With a wooden spoon, press the pasta down so that it’s fully submerged in the liquid.
- Cover the pot and bring it to a boil over high heat. Then reduce the heat to medium-low and cook covered for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Take off the lid and simmer for another 3-5 minutes or until the pasta is al dente (still slightly chewy but not hard).
- Remove the pot from the stove and stir in the grated cheese until melted and incorporated. Taste and season with more salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve immediately with a sprig of parsley to garnish. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
556kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
49g
(16%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
32g
(49%)
Saturated Fat
19g
(95%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Cholesterol
94mg
(31%)
Sodium
426mg
(18%)
Potassium
213mg
(6%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
1093IU
(22%)
Vitamin C
0.3mg
(0%)
Calcium
358mg
(36%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 556
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 556kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 49g | 16% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 32g | 49% |
| Saturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 94mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 426mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 213mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1093IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 358mg | 36% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.