Macaroni and Cheese

Servings: 8 Total Time: 48 mins Difficulty: Beginner
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macaroni and cheese

One of the things that my mother always made that everyone loved was her Macaroni and Cheese casserole. It is full of cheesy goodness and making it with the starch water from cooking the noodles thickens it nicely without the addition of eggs.

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Macaroni and Cheese

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 13 mins Cook Time 30 mins Rest Time 5 mins Total Time 48 mins
Servings: 8 Calories: 413
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Description

A simple macaroni and cheese casserole with few ingredients.

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.

    Prepare noodles according to package directions. Make sure to salt water generously.

  2. Drain most of the water off of the noodles.

    Water level should be just barely below noodles.
  3. Add evaporated milk, salt, and pepper to the noodles and water. Stir to combine.

  4. Spray a casserole dish with a non-stick spray. Layer noodles and then cheese. Alternating each and ending with cheese on the top.

  5. Bake in the oven until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown. About 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8


Amount Per Serving
Calories 413kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16.7g26%
Saturated Fat 10.19g51%
Cholesterol 51mg17%
Sodium 582mg25%
Potassium 241mg7%
Total Carbohydrate 45.3g16%
Dietary Fiber 1.8g8%
Sugars 4.1g
Protein 19.6g40%

Calcium 29 mg
Iron 12 mg
Vitamin D 25 IU

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: macaroni and cheese, casserole, southern macaroni and cheese

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