I tried mac n’ cheese for the first time years ago while I was on a date with my husband-to-be at a hip West Village restaurant. He ordered a dish with three varieties of gourmet mac n’ cheese, but I wasn’t impressed at the time. However, over the years I have come appreciate the dish as one of the great comfort foods – it can be really amazing if it’s done right, and I think garnishing to add color (such as the green from parsley) is an important touch.

I usually eat fairly healthy, so I only really indulge in mac n cheese once or twice a year. It’s an annual staple for Thanksgiving.

Mac n' cheese

2014-01-30 17:13:38

Serves 8

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515 calories

35 g

89 g

30 g

26 g

18 g

181 g

686 g

4 g

0 g

9 g

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size

181g

Servings

8

Amount Per Serving

Calories 515

Calories from Fat 265

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 30g

46%

Saturated Fat 18g

89%

Trans Fat 0g

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 8g

Cholesterol 89mg

30%

Sodium 686mg

29%

Total Carbohydrates 35g

12%

Dietary Fiber 2g

6%

Sugars 4g

Protein 26g

Vitamin A

19%

Vitamin C

3%

Calcium

49%

Iron

9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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Ingredients

1. • 8 ounces (227 grams) elbow macaroni
2. • 4 ounces (227 grams) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
3. • 4 ounces (227 grams) shredded mozzarella cheese
4. • 12 ounces (340 grams) cottage cheese
5. • 8 ounces (227 grams) sour cream
6. • ¼ cup (60 ml) grated Parmesan cheese
7. • Salt and pepper
8. • 1 cup (237 ml) dry breadcrumbs (make your own to avoid artificial ingredients, see recipe here)
9. • 4 tablespoons butter
10. • 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped

Instructions

1. 1. Preheat the oven to 350 deg F (175 deg C).
2. 2. Bring a pot of water to a boil, add pasta and a little salt, and cook until done and then drain.
3. 3. Stir together macaroni, shredded cheese, cottage cheese, sour cream, salt and pepper. Add mixture to a 9-inch by 13-inch baking dish, or to eight individual 4-inch diameter baking dishes.
4. 4. In a small bowl, mix together breadcrumbs and melted butter. Sprinkle the breadcrumbs followed by the Parmesan cheese over the macaroni mixture.
5. 5. Bake 30- 35 minutes, or until the top is golden and crisp.
6. 6. Sprinkle the mac and cheese with parsley and serve.

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30g

protein

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35g

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