Macaroni Cheese Bake

Prep: 10 min Cook: 30 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: American

A creamy, cheesy baked macaroni dish that combines tender pasta with a rich Velveeta cheese sauce. Perfect for family dinners or comfort food cravings, this bake offers a smooth, flavorful experience with a crispy topping. Quick to prepare and endlessly satisfying, it appeals to all ages.

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups cooked macaroni
  • 1 cup margarine
  • 4 tablespoons flour
  • 3 cups milk
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 cups grated Velveeta

Instructions

  1. Melt margarine in a saucepan and add flour.
  2. Cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes without browning.
  3. Stir in milk, salt, and pepper.
  4. Cook until the mixture is smooth and thickened.
  5. Combine the drained cooked macaroni with the white sauce.
  6. Pour the mixture into a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan.
  7. Top with grated Velveeta cheese.
  8. Sprinkle with paprika.
  9. Bake at 350°F for 25 to 30 minutes.
  10. Optional: Place under broiler for a few minutes for a browner crust.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

492 kcal 25% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 9.9g 20% DV
Total Fat 27.8g 36% DV
Carbs 57.9g 21% DV
Fiber 10.7g 38% DV
Sugar 15g 30% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10068.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 750.8mg 16% DV
Cholesterol 3.5mg 1% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 672.5mcg 75% DV
Vitamin C 24.8mg 28% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 195mg 15% DV
Iron 8.5mg 47% DV

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

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