Mable's Mac 'n' Cheese

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Mable Clarke, the creator of this baked mac and cheese recipe, is a cook and activist from South Carolina who serves this dish at a monthly fish fry she started to save her church. "One thing I dislike is dry macaroni," says Clarke, so she makes plenty of custard for her version of this classic. "When people taste it, they say, 'Oooh, this macaroni!'"

Mable Owens Clarke

Updated on September 19, 2023

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EatingWell Test Kitchen

mac and cheese in a casserole dish — Photo: Johnny Autry

Prep Time:

25 mins

Additional Time:

45 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 10 mins

Servings:

Yield:

7 cups

Nutrition Profile:

Nut-Free Soy-Free Vegetarian

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Ingredients

8 ounces whole-wheat elbow macaroni
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups whole milk
3 cups grated sharp Cheddar cheese
1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
½ cup sour cream
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ teaspoon ground pepper
¼ teaspoon salt

Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Coat an 8-inch-square baking dish with cooking spray.
Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain and pour into the prepared pan.
Whisk eggs, milk, Cheddar, cottage cheese, sour cream, Parmesan, pepper and salt in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat, whisking frequently, until the cheeses are mostly melted, 6 to 8 minutes. Pour the custard over the macaroni, spreading evenly.
Bake until the custard is set and the top is browned, 50 to 60 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, September 2020

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

219	Calories
12g	Fat
16g	Carbs
13g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 14
Serving Size 1/2 cup
Calories 219
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 16g	6%
Dietary Fiber 1g	4%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 13g	26%
Total Fat 12g	15%
Saturated Fat 6g	30%
Cholesterol 63mg	21%
Vitamin A 412IU	8%
Folate 15mcg	4%
Sodium 319mg	14%
Calcium 262mg	20%
Iron 1mg	6%
Magnesium 29mg	7%
Potassium 104mg	2%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

Mable's Mac 'n' Cheese

Ingredients

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

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