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Seafood Macaroni and Cheese
This Baked Seafood Macaroni and Cheese with Sardines is loaded with high-quality sardines, along with creamy Jarlsberg and Parmesan cheeses, and is an easy and flavorful side dish.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 295 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups dry elbow macaroni OR pipe rigate
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon flour
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup milk (not skim)
- 3 ounces Jarlsberg OR Swiss cheese, freshly shredded
- 3 ounces Parmesan cheese, freshly shredded
- 2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 4 ounces sardines packed in olive oil (1 tin) King Oscar Brisling Sardines recommended
- Optional garnish: fresh basil leaves, torn or cut into small pieces
Instructions
- Preheat Oven to 350ºF. Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
- Begin cooking pasta in water according to package directions.
- In a small heavy bottomed pot, melt butter over medium heat. Once butter has melted, but before it begins to brown, whisk flour into the butter until the flour has absorbed the butter. Add cream, and continue to whisk until the mixture thickens and is smooth. Add the milk, and continue to whisk.
- Add the Jarlsberg (or Swiss) and Parmesan to the pot, and continue whisking until all the cheese has melted into a smooth, creamy sauce. Add the Old Bay and salt.
- Drain pasta, and scoop pasta into a small casserole dish, such as an 8"x8" dish.
- Remove sardines from the can, discarding packing liquid. Flake sardines apart with a fork, and scatter over the pasta. Pour cheese sauce over the pasta, and stir to incorporate the sardines and cheese.
- Bake 20-25 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly and the top has begun to brown. Alternatively, for an extra creamy pasta, skip the baking, and broil the pasta for 2-3 minutes until the top is golden.
- Garnish with basil if desired, and serve immediately.
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Notes
- Make Ahead: This pasta bake can be prepared and placed into the dish the day before, but wait until right before serving to bake.
- Double or Triple Recipe: This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled to feed a bigger crowd. If you're using a deeper pasta dish, you'll need to increase the cook time.
Nutrition Information
Calories
295kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
64mg
(21%)
Sodium
495mg
(21%)
Potassium
162mg
(5%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
509IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
295mg
(30%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 295
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 295kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 64mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 495mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 162mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 509IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 295mg | 30% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.