Mac & Cheese Recipe With Nutrition Data and Calorie Count

Mac & Cheese

A real creamy mac & cheese dish.

Yields:

6 servings

Meal Type:

Side Dish

Rating:

Ingredients

1/2 tsp salt
2 oz light butter (1/2 stick)
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups elbow shaped macaroni
2 cups skim milk
20 oz fat free cheddar cheese, grated (2 1/2 cups)

Directions

Pre-heat oven to 350 °F (175 °C).
In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Whisk in flour and salt. Gradually whisk in milk.
Simmer over low heat, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens, about 4 to 6 minutes. Add half the cheese and stir until melted.
Pour the cooked elbow macaroni into an 8x8" glass baking dish. Pour sauce over noodles, then mix. Sprinkle remaining cheese over the top.
Bake until heated through and the cheese on top has melted, 20 to 25 minutes.
Serve warm or chilled.
Note: based on recipe from "OK, So Now You're a Vegetarian" by Lauren Butts.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 serving

Daily Values

Calories

Amount Per Serving 290

% Daily Value*

Total Fat

Amount Per Serving 6.49g

% Daily Value 8%
- Saturated Fat
  
  Amount Per Serving 3.886g
- Trans Fat
  
  Amount Per Serving 0g
- Polyunsaturated Fat
  
  Amount Per Serving 0.356g
- Monounsaturated Fat
  
  Amount Per Serving 1.81g
Cholesterol

Amount Per Serving 22mg

% Daily Value 7%
Sodium

Amount Per Serving 1684mg

% Daily Value 73%
Total Carbohydrate

Amount Per Serving 31.43g

% Daily Value 11%
- Dietary Fiber
  
  Amount Per Serving 0.8g
  
  % Daily Value 3%
- Total Sugars
  
  Amount Per Serving 13.61g
  
  Includes -g Added Sugars
Protein

Amount Per Serving 26.94g

Nutrients Declaration Requirement

Vitamin A

Amount Per Serving 64mcg

% Daily Value 7%
Vitamin C

Amount Per Serving 1mg

% Daily Value 1%
Vitamin D

Amount Per Serving -mcg

% Daily Value -%
Calcium

Amount Per Serving 64mg

% Daily Value 5%
Iron

Amount Per Serving 5mg

% Daily Value 28%
Potassium

Amount Per Serving 437mg

% Daily Value 9%

Nutrition summary:

Calories 290 KCal
Fat 6.49 g
Carbs 31.43 g
Protein 26.94 g

There are 290 calories in 1 serving of Mac & Cheese.

How long would it take to burn off 290 KCal?
Basketball	29 minutes
Cycling (10 MPH)	40 minutes
Jogging	23 minutes
Running	19 minutes
Swimming (crawl, moderate pace)	28 minutes
Walking	33 minutes
Weight Training	33 minutes
Values estimated based on person weighing 160 lbs.