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Secret Ingredient Macaroni and Cheese

This Macaroni and Cheese uses an old trick for the secret ingredient to give you the perfect, full flavor classic cheddar mac and cheese.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 532 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 pound elbow macaroni
  • 1/2 cup salted butter
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground mustard
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 4 cups milk
  • 2 tablespoons Frank's RedHot Cayenne Pepper Sauce
  • 8 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Instructions

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  1. Preheat an oven to 400 degrees. Lightly grease a 9x13 pan.
  2. Fill a large saucepan with water, and bring to a boil. Stir in the macaroni; cook until al dente. Drain well. Pour noodles into prepared 9x13 pan.
  3. Meanwhile in another large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour, salt, pepper, onion powder, mustard powder, and milk; whisk until smooth. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, for 3-5 minutes until the sauce starts to thicken. Reduce heat to low, and whisk in cheese and hot sauce. Pour cheese sauce over noodles in prepared 9x13 pan and stir to coat.
  4. Bake, uncovered, 10 minutes. Serve hot.

Nutrition Information

Calories 532kcal (27%) Carbohydrates 55g (18%) Protein 19g (38%) Fat 25g (38%) Saturated Fat 15g (75%) Cholesterol 72mg (24%) Sodium 739mg (31%) Potassium 323mg (9%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 835IU (17%) Calcium 359mg (36%) Iron 1.4mg (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 532

% Daily Value*

Calories 532kcal 27%
Carbohydrates 55g 18%
Protein 19g 38%
Fat 25g 38%
Saturated Fat 15g 75%
Cholesterol 72mg 24%
Sodium 739mg 31%
Potassium 323mg 7%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 835IU 17%
Calcium 359mg 36%
Iron 1.4mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.