Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

Summary

Cooking Time15 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexHealthyServings6
CuisineCourse
MethodSpeciality
VegetarianMain Ingredient
Interest Group

Ingredients

 Cheese sauce mix1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Elbow macaroni1 1⁄2 Cup (24 tbs)

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 279 Calories from Fat 71

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 8 g12%

Saturated Fat 3.4 g16.9%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 9.2 mg3.1%

Sodium 1281 mg53.4%

Total Carbohydrates 45 g15%

Dietary Fiber 1.4 g5.6%

Sugars 5.1 g

Protein 7 g13.1%

Vitamin A 1.6% Vitamin C 0.6%

Calcium 8.2% Iron 3.9%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

MAKING
1) Follow the package instruction to cook the macaroni in boiling water, for about 8 minutes or until it is al dente.
2) Drain excess water and keep the macaroni warm.
3) In a saucepan, combine 1 cup of water and the cheese sauce mix.
4) Cook the mixture over low heat for a couple of minutes or until it thickens.
5) Add macaroni to mix well.

SERVING
6) Serve hot by dusting with more Parmesan cheese, if desired.
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