Mac 'N Cheese pie Recipe

Thinking about what to cook for dinner tonight. Here is a simple and easy Mac n cheese recipe with a slight twist. It is an instant hit with both kids and adults. a really nice variation of the popular Macoroni and Cheese.
Mac 'N Cheese pie picture

Summary

Preparation Time35 MinCooking Time30 Min
Ready In1 Hr 5 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexHealthy++Servings6
CuisineCourse
TasteFeel
MethodDish
Main IngredientInterest Group

Recipe Story

Its a recipe from Kraft, my daughter loves it and so do I.You can vary it by adding the veggies of your choice. I have made this with a variety of vegetables.I omitted the ham from the original recipe but you can add if you want.

Ingredients

 Cubed ham1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Macaroni and cheese14 Ounce
 Shredded cheddar and monterey jack cheese.1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
 Broccoli2 Cup (32 tbs)
 Eggs4

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 241 Calories from Fat 121

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 13 g20.7%

Saturated Fat 7 g34.9%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 171.1 mg57%

Sodium 477.1 mg19.9%

Total Carbohydrates 16 g5.4%

Dietary Fiber 2.1 g8.5%

Sugars 3.3 g

Protein 13 g26.9%

Vitamin A 14.7% Vitamin C 86.7%

Calcium 18.6% Iron 5.8%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

Preheat oven. Spray a pie plate with cooking spray.
Cook the Macoroni in boiling water until tender.
Add the broccoli for the last 2 minutes.
Beat the eggs in a bowl and stir in the cheese sauce and the ham if using blending well.
Pour mixture over drained pasta and combine.
Spoon this in the pie plate and sprinkle with cheese.
Bake 30 minutes or until set and golden brown.

Comments

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shakti says :

It is yummy. The kids love it and makes for a nice dinner the whole family can enjoy.
Posted on: 16 May 2007 - 8:36am
sonali profile page

sonali says :

looks YUMMY Shakti, would surely try it.
Posted on: 16 May 2007 - 8:26am
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