4.8 from 537 votes
Quick Mac and Cheese Recipe
This quick mac and cheese is as delicious as it is simple - just wait until you witness the creaminess! Perfect as either a side dish or an entree.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 593 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1 lb macaroni
- 8 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup flour
- 3 cups milk
- 3 cup cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese optional
Instructions
- Boil the pasta according to the package instructions.
- Melt the butter in a deep skillet over medium-low heat. Add in the flour, whisking it constantly until it starts to bubble lightly and smell a bit nutty (about 2-3 minutes).
- Slowly whisk in the milk and let the mixture cook for about 5 minutes until the texture turns custard-like. Whisk in the dijon mustard.
- Stir in the cheese until it's all dissolved and creamy.
- Add in the cooked macaroni and stir until well-combined. Dig in and enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
593kcal
(30%)
Carbohydrates
54g
(18%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
30g
(46%)
Saturated Fat
19g
(95%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
0.5g
Cholesterol
79mg
(26%)
Sodium
507mg
(21%)
Potassium
350mg
(10%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
983IU
(20%)
Vitamin C
0.003mg
(0%)
Calcium
578mg
(58%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 593
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 593kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 54g | 18% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 79mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 507mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 350mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 983IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 0.003mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 578mg | 58% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.