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Classic Creamy Macaroni and Cheese
Photo: Alexander Maasch

Classic Creamy Macaroni and Cheese

11 ingredients 10 min + 20 min 4 openrecipes
Classic Creamy Macaroni and Cheese

The ultimate macaroni and cheese recipe. Easy to make and even easier to eat.

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

678
Calories
44g
Protein
43g
Fat
32g
Carbs

Counts 10 of 11 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 10 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Milk 1 cup (244ml) whole 149
Cheese 1 oz (28g) cheddar 113
Parmesan Cheese 1 oz (28g) 110
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Yogurt 170g plain Greek 100
Cream 1 tbsp (15ml) heavy 51
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Mustard 1 tsp (5g) yellow 3
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Macaroni not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces, weight Dry Macaroni Elbows
  • 3 Tablespoons Butter
  • 16 ounces, weight Velveeta
  • 6 slices Easy Melt American Cheese
  • 6 ounces, weight Plain Yogurt
  • 3 Tablespoons Grated Parmesan
  • 1 teaspoon Dry Ground Mustard
  • ¼ teaspoons Onion Powder
  • ½ teaspoons Salt
  • ¼ teaspoons Pepper
  • 2 Tablespoons Whole Milk, Heavy Whipping Cream, Or Half-and-half (use Up To Double This Amount If Needed)

Directions

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By tastykitchen · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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