Protein Packed Mac & Cheese

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups uncooked whole grain elbow macaroni ⓘ
  • 3 tablespoons butter ⓘ
  • 3 tablespoons flour ⓘ
  • 1 cup fat-free milk ⓘ
  • 8 ounces processed American cheese, cubed (Velveeta(R) or Kraft(R)) ⓘ
  • 1 link Johnsonville(R) Smoked or Three-Cheese Italian Style Premium Cooking Sausage, quartered and sliced ⓘ

Instructions

  1. Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain.
  2. Meanwhile, in another saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
  3. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually whisk in milk.
  4. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
  5. Add cheese; cook and stir until melted.
  6. Stir in macaroni and sausage. Enjoy!

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

583 kcal 29% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 15.6g 31% DV
Total Fat 37.7g 48% DV
Carbs 44.3g 16% DV
Fiber 1.1g 4% DV
Sugar 12.1g 24% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 925.3mg 40% DV
Potassium 199.3mg 4% DV
Cholesterol 104mg 35% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 66.8mcg 7% DV
Vitamin C 3.9mg 4% DV
Vitamin D 0.5mcg 2% DV
Calcium 300.3mg 23% DV
Iron 3.5mg 19% 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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