Quick Macaroni and Cheese

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This is the quickest good-tasting macaroni and cheese I know outside of my own from scratch recipe. Kids love it!

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
1 .5-quart dish

Ingredients

  • 1 cup elbow macaroni

  • ¼ cup milk

  • 1 (20 ounce) package frozen macaroni and cheese

  • teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese

  • 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. Preheat oven broiler. Grease a 1 1/2 quart microwave safe dish.

  2. 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.

  3. Microwave frozen mac and cheese according to package directions.

  4. Stir together macaroni, mac and cheese, milk and pepper in prepared dish. Mix well. Microwave on high 2 minutes, until heated through. Sprinkle with Cheddar and Parmesan and place under oven broiler. Broil until cheese is melted and beginning to brown, 2 to 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

466 Calories
25g Fat
38g Carbs
23g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 466
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 25g 32%
Saturated Fat 14g 69%
Cholesterol 64mg 21%
Sodium 811mg 35%
Total Carbohydrate 38g 14%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 23g 45%
Calcium 518mg 40%
Iron 1mg 8%
Potassium 198mg 4%

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

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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