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Italian Macaroni and Cheese
Servings
8
servings
Calories
586
kcal
Author
Amy
Ingredients
12
oz
Elbow Macaroni
6
TBSP
Butter
1/3
cup
Flour
2 ½
cups
Milk
¾
cup
Chicken Broth
1
tsp
Ground Mustard
1
tsp
Salt
1
tsp
Garlic Powder
½
tsp
Pepper
½
tsp
Dried Oregano
½
tsp
Dried Basil
12
oz
Mozzarella Cheese
shredded
8
oz
Monterey Jack Cheese
shredded
1
cup
Parmesan
shredded
Fresh Basil for garnish
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400˚.
Cook the macaroni until al dente and drain the macaroni in a colander.
Melt the butter over a low heat.
Increase heat to medium, add the flour and cook 2 minutes whisking constantly.
Raise the heat to medium high and slowly whisk in the milk a ½ cup at a time. Whisk until smooth after each addition.
Keep whisking until it starts to simmer, continue whisking, and slowly whisk in the Chicken Broth.
Add the ground mustard, salt, garlic powder, pepper, oregano and basil; whisk to combine.
Add the cheeses a handful at a time whisking until the cheese completely melts between each addition.
Add the al dente macaroni and stir to combine.
Pour the mixture into a greased 13″x9″ pan and bake at 400˚ until bubbly and browned, 15-20 minutes.
Serve hot garnished with chopped fresh Basil.
Nutrition Facts
Italian Macaroni and Cheese
Amount Per Serving
Calories
586
Calories from Fat 297
% Daily Value*
Fat
33g
51%
Saturated Fat 20g
125%
Cholesterol
98mg
33%
Sodium
1102mg
48%
Potassium
290mg
8%
Carbohydrates
42g
14%
Fiber 2g
8%
Sugar 6g
7%
Protein
30g
60%
Vitamin A
993IU
20%
Vitamin C
2mg
2%
Calcium
673mg
67%
Iron
1mg
6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.