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Creamy Mac and Cheese

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Craving something delicious that everyone in the family will love? This Creamy Mac and Cheese recipe is the perfect blend of comfort and flavour, loved by kids and adults alike! Whip up this classic dish tonight and watch it disappear before your eyes.

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Creamy Mac and Cheese

Kid friendly and adult comfort food!
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Course: Main Course
Preparation: Bake, Easy
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes minutes
Total Time: 1 hour hour
Servings: 8 servings
Author: Hello Canola
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups elbow macaroni
  • 3 Tbsp canola oil
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 cups milk
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp dry mustard
  • 2 Tbsp canola oil
  • 1/2 cup Italian bread crumbs
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Instructions

  • In a pot of boiling water, lightly salt water and add macaroni; cook until tender. Drain and set aside.
  • In a saucepan, heat 3 Tbsp (45 mL) canola oil over medium heat. Stir in enough flour to make a roux. Add milk to roux slowly, stirring constantly. Stir in cheeses, garlic powder, paprika and dry mustard. Cook over low heat until cheese is melted and the sauce has thickened. Pour sauce over macaroni, mix and add to a large casserole dish.
  • In a skillet, add 2 Tbsp (30 mL) canola oil over medium heat. Add breadcrumbs and brown. Spread over the macaroni and cheese. Bake at 350ºF (175ºC) for about 30 minutes. Serve.
Nutrition Facts
Creamy Mac and Cheese
Serving Size
 
1 cup
Amount per Serving
Calories
514
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
29
g
45
%
Saturated Fat
 
12
g
75
%
Cholesterol
 
58
mg
19
%
Sodium
 
535
mg
23
%
Potassium
 
280
mg
8
%
Carbohydrates
 
42
g
14
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
6
g
7
%
Protein
 
22
g
44
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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