Macaroni and Cheese
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Ingredients
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 jalapeño, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon coarse-grain mustard
- 1/2 pound extra-sharp Cheddar, grated (2 cups)
- 1/4 cup Parmesan, grated
Directions
- Cook the macaroni according to the package directions. Drain well, return to pot, and set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Sauté the jalapeño for 1 minute, then add the flour. Cook for 2 minutes more, stirring constantly.
- Whisk in the milk and heat to boiling.
- Add the mustard and cheeses and stir until smooth.
- Pour the cheese sauce over the macaroni and toss. Heat to warm through.
Nutritional Information
- Per Serving
- Calories 481
- Calcium 370mg
- Carbohydrate 57g
- Cholesterol 52mg
- Fat 18g
- Fiber 3g
- Iron 3mg
- Protein 22mg
- Sat Fat 11g
- Sodium 364mg
What does this mean? See
Nutrition 101
.
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Quick Tip
Make it a meal: Serve the macaroni and cheese with broccoli sautéed in butter and garlic and tossed with halved cherry tomatoes.
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