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Sides & Snacksยท American
Baked Mac and Cheese
Creamy baked macaroni with a golden cheddar top.
Vegetarian
๐งบ You have 0/5 tracked ingredients โ missing Macaroni, Cheddar Cheese, Milk, Butter +1.
4Serves
15mPrep
30mCook
45mTotal
EasyLevel
โ Go easy on cheddar cheese~3ร a typical amount ยท high in saturated fat & sodiumโขGo easy on butter~1.5ร a typical amount ยท high in saturated fat
Ingredients
Make
4
servings- ยท1 lb macaroni~454 gโ Macaroni
- ยท3 cups shredded cheddar~339 gโ Cheddar Cheese
- ยท2 cups milk~488 gโ Milk
- ยท3 tbsp butter~43 gโ Butter
- ยท3 tbsp flour~23 gAll-Purpose Flour
Steps
- 1Make a roux with butter and flour, whisk in milk and cheese.
- 2Toss with cooked macaroni.
- 3Bake at 375ยฐF for 20 minutes.
Nutrition ยท 1 serving (~336 g)
๐ฅ Calories938
๐ฅฉ Protein41g81% DV
๐ Carbs97g35% DV
๐ฅ Fat42g54% DV
๐ฟ Fiber3.8g13% DV
Sugar 9.3 gSodium 638 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin B121.4mcg60%
Riboflavin0.70mg54%
Vitamin A364mcg40%
Thiamin0.42mg35%
Folate115mcg29%
Niacin3.2mg20%
Vitamin B60.18mg11%
Vitamin D1.2mcg6%
Vitamin E0.73mg5%
Vitamin K3.7mcg3%
Minerals
Selenium52mcg94%
Calcium883mg68%
Phosphorus691mg55%
Zinc4.9mg44%
Manganese0.94mg41%
Copper0.21mg23%
Magnesium82mg19%
Iron2.5mg14%
Potassium447mg10%
Estimated per serving โ for guidance, not a measured label.
What drives the score
47
47/100
Grade C
Nutrient density18/35
Protein quality10/15
Fiber2/10
Healthy fats4/10
Bioactives7/15
Glycemic impact9/10
โ 1 anti-nutrient penalty
โ Moderate saturated fat
What's in it โ ingredient scores
This recipe scores 47 / C โ the blend of the ingredients below. Whole-food ingredients carry their own health score (tap one to explore it); pantry staples and seasonings don't.
