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Alton Brown's Baked Macaroni and Cheese is a American main course recipe that takes about 20 min from start to finish and serves 8. It calls for 12 ingredients across 3 steps, and is rated medium. A serving works out at around 431 kcal with roughly 19 g of protein. Filed under lacto ovo vegetarian, vegetarian, family gatherings and comfort food.
Melt the 1/4 cup butter in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat. Whisk in the 1 tablespoon flour and 1 tablespoon powdered mustard, cooking for about 5 minutes, stirring constantly until the mixture is smooth and lump-free.
Pour in the 3 cups milk, then add the 1/2 cup onion, 1 bay leaf, and 1/2 teaspoon paprika. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes, letting the flavors meld, then remove the bay leaf. Temper in the 1 egg, then stir in 3/4 of the 12 ounces sharp cheddar, letting it melt into the hot sauce. Season generously with salt and 8 servings pepper.
Fold the 1/2 pound elbow macaroni into the sauce until coated, then pour the mixture into a 2-quart casserole dish. Top with the remaining cheese. In a separate pan, melt any remaining butter (if not all was used for the roux) and toss the 1 cup panko bread crumbs to coat. Sprinkle these buttery crumbs evenly over the macaroni and cheese.
| Nutrient | Amount per serving | Share of reference intake |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 431kcal | 22% |
| Fat | 25g | 36% |
| Carbohydrate | 34g | 13% |
| of which sugars | 6g | 7% |
| Fibre | 2g | 7% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Sodium | 444mg | 19% |
Reference intake of an average adult (8400 kJ / 2000 kcal). Fibre is measured against the 30g daily recommendation, which has no statutory reference intake. Figures are an estimate calculated from the ingredient list.
| Allergen | Status |
|---|---|
| Gluten | Contains |
| Eggs | Contains |
| Milk | Contains |
| Mustard | Contains |
| Soya | May contain |
| Sulphites | May contain |
| Crustaceans | Free from |
| Fish | Free from |
| Peanuts | Free from |
| Tree nuts | Free from |
| Celery | Free from |
| Sesame | Free from |
| Lupin | Free from |
| Molluscs | Free from |
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Allergen information is derived automatically from the ingredient list and is a guide, not a guarantee. Always check the packaging of the products you cook with.
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