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Ingredients

  • 1 lb elbow macaroni
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 2 1/2 cups milk
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon spicy mustard
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Bring one gallon of water to a boil and add a splash of olive oil and 1 tbls. salt.
  2. Cook the pasta until tender but still firm, about 12 minutes, stirring frequently. Drain.
  3. Melt butter in a pan and stir in flour and cook for a few minutes.
  4. Heat milk until hot and slowly add to the roux (butter and flour).
  5. Add the rest of the ingredients except bread crumbs and 1/2 cup of the cheese.
  6. Spread in greased 13 x 9 pan and sprinkle on remaining cheese and breadcrumbs.
  7. Bake at 375° F for 20 minutes.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

905 kcal 45% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 27.3g 55% DV
Total Fat 48.8g 63% DV
Carbs 94.2g 34% DV
Fiber 13.4g 48% DV
Sugar 14.5g 29% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10412.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 730mg 16% DV
Cholesterol 106.3mg 35% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 149.3mcg 17% DV
Vitamin C 4.6mg 5% DV
Vitamin D 0.6mcg 3% DV
Calcium 692.3mg 53% DV
Iron 8.4mg 47% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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