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Mac and Cheese

Name: Mac and Cheese
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 400 g Elbow macaroni; 2 cup Milk; 2 tbsp Butter; 2 tbsp Flour; 2 cup Cheddar cheese; 0.5 cup Breadcrumbs; 1 tsp Salt

An American comfort dish of elbow pasta in cheddar sauce, cooked creamy and rich enough to feel like its own full meal.

Time: 30 min
Difficulty: Easy
Servings: 4
Calories: ~520 kcal

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Timeline

Total 30 min

Prep10 min
Cooking20 min

Ingredients

4 servings

Quick:

400 g Elbow macaroni
2 cup(~400 ml) Milk
2 tbsp(~30 ml) Butter
2 tbsp(~30 ml) Flour
2 cup(~400 ml) Cheddar cheese
0.5 cup(~100 ml) Breadcrumbs
1 tsp(~5 ml) Salt

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Instructions

1
Boil the pasta in salted water for 8 minutes, then drain.
8 min
08:00
2
Melt the butter, add the flour, and cook for 2 minutes.
2 min
02:00
3
Add the milk gradually and cook the sauce for 5 minutes while whisking.
5 min
05:00
4
Add the cheese off the heat, so it does not release oil.
5
Mix the pasta with the sauce and warm over low heat for 2 minutes if needed.
2 min
02:00
6
Serve hot while the texture is creamy.

💡 Tip: Add the cheese after removing the sauce from the heat; high heat makes the cheese release oil.

🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve with baked breadcrumbs.

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Calcium
Vitamin B12

Nutrition (per serving)

⚠️ Estimated, 71% match

~520

kcal calories

g protein

g carbs

g fat

Protein 14%Carbs 37%Fat 49%

GI 59 · Medium GIGL 28 · High GLEstimated, 71% match

5.5g

Sugar

0.1g

Fiber

1321.8mg

Sodium

24.3g

Saturated fat

⚠️ Nutrition data match is limited for this recipe (71%); values are estimates.

Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.

Estimated satiety (per serving)

7/10

Strong satiety, counts as a main meal

This recipe may contain allergens

Gluten
Milk

Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.

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FAQ

How many servings does Mac and Cheese make?
This recipe serves 4.
How long does Mac and Cheese take?
Prep 10 minutes, cooking 20 minutes; 30 minutes in total.
Is Mac and Cheese difficult?
This recipe is rated easy.
How many calories does Mac and Cheese have?
Approximately 520 kcal per serving. Protein: 18g, carbs: 48g, fat: 28g.
Which allergens does Mac and Cheese contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.
Which cuisine does Mac and Cheese belong to?
This recipe belongs to American cuisine.
How many ingredients does Mac and Cheese need?
This recipe needs 7 ingredients.
Is Mac and Cheese filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 7/10; strongly filling, works as a main meal. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.

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Instructions

Boil the pasta in salted water for 8 minutes, then drain.

8 min

08:00

Melt the butter, add the flour, and cook for 2 minutes.

2 min

02:00

Add the milk gradually and cook the sauce for 5 minutes while whisking.

5 min

05:00

Add the cheese off the heat, so it does not release oil.

Mix the pasta with the sauce and warm over low heat for 2 minutes if needed.

2 min

02:00

Serve hot while the texture is creamy.

FAQ

How many servings does Mac and Cheese make?

This recipe serves 4.

How long does Mac and Cheese take?

Prep 10 minutes, cooking 20 minutes; 30 minutes in total.

Is Mac and Cheese difficult?

This recipe is rated easy.

How many calories does Mac and Cheese have?

Approximately 520 kcal per serving. Protein: 18g, carbs: 48g, fat: 28g.

Which allergens does Mac and Cheese contain?

This recipe contains Gluten, Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.

Which cuisine does Mac and Cheese belong to?

This recipe belongs to American cuisine.

How many ingredients does Mac and Cheese need?

This recipe needs 7 ingredients.

Is Mac and Cheese filling?

Satiety bar per serving is 7/10; strongly filling, works as a main meal. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.

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