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Chef John’s Macaroni and Cheese
Photo: Alexander Maasch

Chef John’s Macaroni and Cheese

14 ingredients 10 min + 45 min 6 servings openrecipes
Chef John’s Macaroni and Cheese

See how to make Thomas Jefferson’s favorite comfort food.

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

861
Calories
30g
Protein
32g
Fat
114g
Carbs

Counts 11 of 12 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 11 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Milk 1 cup (244ml) whole 149
Cheddar Cheese 1 oz (28g) 113
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Nutmeg 1 tsp ground (2.2g) 12
Soy Sauce 1 tbsp (15ml) 9
Chili 1 tsp (2.7g) 8
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Thyme 1 tsp dried (1.4g) 4
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

  • 1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon white pepper
  • 3 cups milk
  • 1 pinch ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted

Directions

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