Macaroni & Cheese Casserole
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4.5
33 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
40 mins
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Cook Time
40 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
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Servings
6 to 8 servings
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Calories
936 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Macaroni & Cheese Casserole
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Classic mac n cheese in casserole form
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Ingredients
- 1 lb. elbow pasta
- ½ cup unsalted butter (4 ounces)
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- salt & pepper to taste
- 5 cups milk whole or 2%
- 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese (16 ounces)
For the Topping:
- 15 Ritz crackers crushed
- 1 tablespoon butter melted
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Cook the pasta according to the package directions for al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Whisk in the flour, then add the onion powder, salt and pepper. Gradually whisk in the milk. Cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and the mixture begins to boil. Add the cheese and stir until the cheese is melted. Add the cooked pasta and stir to coat the pasta.
- Pour the mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish. Mix together the crushed Ritz crackers and the melted butter until all of the crumbs are moistened, and then sprinkle over the top of the pasta mixture.
- Bake for 30 minutes, until golden and bubbly. Let stand 10 minutes and serve.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
936kcal
(47%)
Carbohydrates
80g
(27%)
Protein
36g
(72%)
Fat
51g
(78%)
Saturated Fat
31g
(155%)
Cholesterol
145mg
(48%)
Sodium
649mg
(27%)
Potassium
530mg
(15%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
13g
(26%)
Vitamin A
1615IU
(32%)
Calcium
805mg
(81%)
Iron
2.4mg
(13%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6to 8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 936 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 936kcal | 47% |
| Carbohydrates | 80g | 27% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 51g | 78% |
| Saturated Fat | 31g | 155% |
| Cholesterol | 145mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 649mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 530mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 1615IU | 32% |
| Calcium | 805mg | 81% |
| Iron | 2.4mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.5
33 reviews
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