Classic Mac and Cheese
1 serving of classic mac and cheese contains 690 Calories. The macronutrient breakdown is 37% carbs, 44% fat, and 19% protein. This is a good source of protein (58% of your Daily Value), potassium (9% of your Daily Value), and calcium (69% of your Daily Value).
- Makes
- 6 servings
- Prep Time
- 10 minutes
- Cook Time
- 60 minutes
Ingredients
Cheddar cheese 16 oz or 454g
Directions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
- Grease a 2 quart casserole dish. Place a quarter of the macaroni in the bottom, followed by an even layer of one-quarter of the cheese slices. Dot with butter and season with salt and pepper. Repeat layering three times. Pour evaporated milk evenly over the top of all.
- Bake, uncovered, for one hour, or until top is golden brown.
Nutrition Facts
For 1 serving of classic mac and cheese (218g)
| Nutrient | Value | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 690 | |
| Fats | 33g | 43% |
| Saturated fats | 19g | 95% |
| Trans fats | 1g | |
| Cholesterol | 100mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 946mg | 41% |
| Carbs | 64g | 23% |
| Net carbs | 61g | |
| Fiber | 3g | 9% |
| Sugar | 9g | |
| Protein | 32g | |
| Calcium | 693mg | 69% |
| Iron | 3mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 422mg | 9% |
| Vitamin D | 1μg | 4% |
| Vitamins and Minerals | ||
| Alpha carotene | 0μg | |
| Beta carotene | 79μg | |
| Caffeine | 0mg | |
| Choline | 44mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.3mg | 29% |
| Fluoride | 46μg | |
| Folate (B9) | 204μg | 51% |
| Lycopene | 0.1μg | |
| Magnesium | 76mg | 18% |
| Manganese | 1mg | 33% |
| Niacin | 6mg | 35% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1mg | 22% |
| Phosphorus | 629mg | 90% |
| Retinol | 250μg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 1mg | 64% |
| Selenium | 71μg | 128% |
| Theobromine | 0mg | |
| Thiamine | 1mg | 60% |
| Vitamin A IU | 963IU | |
| Vitamin A | 256μg | 28% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1μg | 33% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2mg | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D IU | 23IU | |
| Vitamin D2 | 0μg | |
| Vitamin D3 | 1μg | |
| Vitamin E | 1mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 3μg | 3% |
| Zinc | 4mg | 38% |
| Sugars | ||
| Sugar | 9g | |
| Sucrose | 0.4g | |
| Glucose | 0.1g | |
| Fructose | 0.1g | |
| Lactose | 0.1g | |
| Maltose | 1g | |
| Galactose | 0.1g | |
| Starch | 47g | |
| Fats | ||
| Saturated fats | 19g | 95% |
| Monounsaturated fats | 8g | |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 2g | |
| Trans fats | 1g | |
| Fatty Acids | ||
| Total omega 3 | 0.1g | |
| Total omega 6 | 1g | |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0.1g | |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0g | |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0g | |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0g | |
| Amino Acids | ||
| Alanine | 1g | |
| Arginine | 1g | |
| Aspartic acid | 2g | |
| Cystine | 0.3g | |
| Glutamic acid | 8g | |
| Glycine | 1g | |
| Histidine | 1g | |
| Hydroxyproline | 0g | |
| Isoleucine | 2g | |
| Leucine | 3g | |
| Lysine | 1g | |
| Methionine | 1g | |
| Phenylalanine | 2g | |
| Proline | 4g | |
| Serine | 1g | |
| Threonine | 1g | |
| Tryptophan | 1g | |
| Tyrosine | 1g | |
| Valine | 2g | |
