Macaroni and Cheese
Macaroni and Cheese
Here’s a great all-American classic dish; serve it as a side or main dish — and try our healthier vegan version.
  • CourseVeggie Side Dishes
  • CuisineAmerican
  • DietVegetarian
# of Servings 8
Serving Size 1-1/2 cups
Prep Time Cook Time
20minutes 1hour
Macaroni and Cheese
Macaroni and Cheese
Here’s a great all-American classic dish; serve it as a side or main dish — and try our healthier vegan version.
  • CourseVeggie Side Dishes
  • CuisineAmerican
  • DietVegetarian
# of Servings 8
Serving Size 1-1/2 cups
Prep Time Cook Time
20minutes 1hour
Ingredients
  • 16oz elbow macaroni
  • 1/3C butter (dairy)
  • 1/2C bread crumbs (plain)
  • 3Tbsp flour (unbleached all purpose)
  • 3C milk (dairy)
  • 1/2tsp salt
  • 1/2tsp black pepper
  • 1/4tsp paprika
  • 2C cheddar cheese (dairy)(shredded)
  • 1C mozzarella cheese (dairy)(shredded)
  • 4oz cream cheese (dairy plain)
  • 1/2C Parmesan cheese (dairy grated)
  • 1/4C yellow onions(diced)
  • 2 garlic cloves(minced)
Instructions
  1. Cook the macaroni according to the package directions; drain.
  2. In a small pan, melt half of the butter and add the bread crumbs; cook and stir until toasted, approximately 3 minutes, and set aside.
  3. In a large pan, melt the remaining butter; add the flour and cook over low heat stirring constantly for approximately 1 minute.
  4. Gradually add the milk to the flour mixture; cook over medium heat stirring occasionally until thickened.
  5. Stir in the salt, pepper and paprika; remove from the heat and stir in the cheeses until melted.
  6. In a 9 x 13-inch baking dish (greased), add the macaroni; pour the cheese sauce over the noodles, and sprinkle with the onion, garlic and bread crumbs. Bake covered at 350 degrees for approximately 30 minutes or until heated through; uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the bread crumb topping is golden brown and the sauce is bubbly.
Recipe Notes

You can serve with sliced tomatoes and parsley on top; mushrooms, bell peppers, zucchini, broccoli or other vegetables to the cheese sauce, if desired.

Cover and store for up to one week in the refrigerator.

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Nutrition Facts
Macaroni and Cheese
Amount Per Serving
Calories 586 Calories from Fat 261
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 29g 45%
Saturated Fat 18g 90%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 6g
Cholesterol 90mg 30%
Sodium 824mg 34%
Potassium 240mg 7%
Total Carbohydrates 57g 19%
Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
Sugars 8g
Protein 25g 50%
Vitamin A 18%
Vitamin C 3%
Calcium 49%
Iron 15%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.