Elbow Macaroni And Cheese Recipe

This macaroni and cheese recipe is a cooked and baked recipe that is perfect for quick and simple meals. Baked with cheese sauce, the macaroni and cheese is flavored with tomatoes and onions and is a real comfort food that is complete by itself.

Summary

Difficulty LevelEasyHealth IndexAverage
Servings4Cuisine
CourseInterest Group

Ingredients

 Elbow macaroni1 1⁄2 Cup (24 tbs)
 Finely chopped onion1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs)
 Margarine/Butter3 Tablespoon
 All purpose flour2 Tablespoon
 Salt1⁄4 Teaspoon
 Milk2 1⁄2 Cup (40 tbs)
 Processed cheese2 Cup (32 tbs), cubed (Pasteurized)
 Tomato1 Medium, sliced

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 519 Calories from Fat 236

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 27 g40.9%

Saturated Fat 12 g60%

Trans Fat 0.7 g

Cholesterol 55.1 mg18.4%

Sodium 1029.6 mg42.9%

Total Carbohydrates 49 g16.2%

Dietary Fiber 2.2 g8.9%

Sugars 10.2 g

Protein 22 g43.7%

Vitamin A 24.6% Vitamin C 7.8%

Calcium 52.8% Iron 8.5%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

Cook macaroni according to package directions.
Drain.
For cheese sauce, in a large saucepan cook onion in margarine or butter till tender but not brown.
Stir in the flour, salt, and perper per.
Add milk all at once.
Cook and stir till thickened and bubbly Add process cheese spread; stir till melted.
Stir macaroni into sauce.
Turn into a 1 1/2 quart casserole.
Bake in a 350° oven for 20 minutes.
Arrange tomato slices on top.
Bake for 5 to 10 minutes more or till heated through.
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