Crunchy Mac & Cheese

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb macaroni
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 egg
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded mild cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded provolone cheese
  • 2 cups shredded parmesan cheese
  • 6 ounces mascarpone cheese
  • 2 ounces Velveeta cheese
  • 1/3 cup Italian breadcrumbs

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350.
  2. Boil macaroni in salted water for 6 - 10 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, melt 3 Tbsp over medium head. Add spices and onion. Saute until onion is translucent.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together milk and egg. Slowly add onion mixture.
  5. Drain pasta and return to bowl. Pour in milk mixtures and cheeses (reserving 1 cup of parmesan). Once mixed and melted, pour into buttered 9 x 13 pan.
  6. Melt remaining Tbsp or butter. Once melted combine with breadcrumbs and remaining parmesan cheese. Spread on top of macaroni. Place in broiler for 5 minutes.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

911 kcal 46% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 37.2g 74% DV
Total Fat 53.7g 69% DV
Carbs 77.4g 28% DV
Fiber 11.4g 41% DV
Sugar 19g 38% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 11280.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 1218.8mg 26% DV
Cholesterol 200.5mg 67% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 842.8mcg 94% DV
Vitamin C 26.8mg 30% DV
Vitamin D 0.7mcg 4% DV
Calcium 979mg 75% DV
Iron 9.7mg 54% DV

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

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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