Easy Creamy Mac'n Cheese
Macaroni and cheese is the perfect comfort food. This recipe is filled with lip-smacking goodness, starring lots of cheese, cream and milk. Kids love macaroni and cheese and they’ll go crazy for this version. Why not put a smile on their face and serve it tonight?
- Prep: 10 min - 15 min
- Cooking: 25 min - 30 min
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450 g) macaroni
- 2 tbsp (30 mL) butter
- 2 tbsp (30 mL) all purpose flour
- 2 cups (500 mL) 18 % cream
- 1 cup (250 mL) Milk
- 2 tsp (10 mL) Dijon mustard
- 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) Canadian Cheddar shredded
- 1/2 tsp (2 mL) ground nutmeg
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Topping
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) dried bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) Canadian White Cheddar shredded
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Preparation
Cook pasta in a large saucepan of boiling water for 10 to 12 minutes or until tender; drain well.
Heat butter in large saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and stir for 1 minute. Remove from the heat and gradually stir in cream and milk. Return to medium heat and stir until sauce boils and thickens about 5 min. Simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes; remove from heat. Stir in remaining ingredients and macaroni. Spoon into a buttered large oven proof casserole dish.
Combine bread crumbs and Cheddar cheese for topping in a small bowl. Sprinkle over top of macaroni. Brown under preheated broiler for 5 minutes or until golden.
Nutritional information
Per serving| Energy: | 352 Calories |
| Protein: | 22 g |
| Carbohydrate: | 19 g |
| Fat: | 21 g |
| Fibre: | 1.3 g |
| Sodium: | 275 mg |
Top 5 Nutrients
| (% DV*) | |
|---|---|
| Calcium: | 22 % / 240 mg |
| Phosphorus: | 27 % |
| Selenium: | 48 % |
| Vitamin A: | 26 % |
| Vitamin B12: | 54 % |
