Pimento Mac and Cheese

Name: Pimento Mac and Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound elbow macaroni; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 cups whole milk; 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese; 1 cup shredded Monterey jack cheese; 4 ounces cream cheese; 1 4-ounce jar pimentos, drained and chopped; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings
8 servings
Calories
455 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

Pimento Mac and Cheese

Thalia Ramirez

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Mac Attack but with a kick.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 pound elbow macaroni
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups whole milk
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded Monterey jack cheese
4 ounces cream cheese softened
1 4-ounce jar pimentos, drained and chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

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Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add elbow macaroni and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Gradually whisk in whole milk, and cook until the mixture thickens and starts to bubble. Reduce heat to low.
Stir in shredded cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, and cream cheese until smooth. Add chopped pimentos, salt, and pepper, and stir until well combined.
Preheat oven to 350°F. Combine cooked macaroni and cheese sauce in a baking dish. Bake for 25 minutes or until bubbly and golden on top.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 455kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 49g (16%) Protein 17g (34%) Fat 21g (32%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 60mg (20%) Sodium 394mg (16%) Potassium 264mg (8%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 674IU (13%) Vitamin C 0.1mg (0%) Calcium 308mg (31%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 455 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	455kcal	23%
Carbohydrates	49g	16%
Protein	17g	34%
Fat	21g	32%
Saturated Fat	12g	60%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	5g	25%
Trans Fat	0.2g	10%
Cholesterol	60mg	20%
Sodium	394mg	16%
Potassium	264mg	6%
Fiber	2g	8%
Sugar	5g	10%
Vitamin A	674IU	13%
Vitamin C	0.1mg	0%
Calcium	308mg	31%
Iron	1mg	6%