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Creamy Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Exact nutrition depends on your cheese and milk choices, but here’s what’s generally true: Most calories come from cheese + butter You can keep the comfort feel while nudging balance by: Adding vegetables Using 2% milk Serving with salad or roasted veg If you want, send your exact cheese brands and amounts and I’ll calculate calories/macros per serving.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Side Dish

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb elbow macaroni
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 3 tbsp flour
  • 3 cups milk
  • 12–16 oz shredded cheese (cheddar + melty cheese)
  • Seasonings (mustard powder, garlic powder, paprika, pepper)

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta 1 minute under; drain; toss with butter
  2. Make sauce; melt cheese gently
  3. Combine; top; bake until bubbly and golden
  4. Rest 10 minutes; serve