Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Laura Neff
October 16, 2019
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Creamy and cheesy macaroni and cheese made with real cheese.

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10 ounces elbow pasta
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup all purpose flour
2 cups half and half
2 1/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
3/4 cup shredded Monterey jack cheese
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Cook the pasta according to the package directions, stopping the cooking process 2 minutes shy of the package directions. Drain the pasta.

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Nutritions

Calories
334

Sodium
486mg
20% DV

Fat
23g
36% DV

Protein
17g
35% DV

Carbs
10g
3% DV

Fiber
1g
7% DV

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  • Preheat oven to 350° F . Grease a 9 x 13-inch baking dish; set aside.
  • In a large Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is...
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Nutritions

Calories
1348

Sodium
1443mg
60% DV

Fat
59g
91% DV

Protein
56g
113% DV

Carbs
141g
48% DV

Fiber
7g
31% DV