Main DishesJuly 08, 2013
Calories
552
Sodium
934mg
38% DV
Fat
45g
69% DV
Protein
19g
38% DV
Carbs
9g
3% DV
Fiber
2g
8% DV
Sunny Anderson's Spicy Macaroni & Cheese
303
6
2 cups elbow pasta, cooked until almost al dente
8 ounces Cheddar, 1/2 cubed, 1/2 shredded
8 ounces Colby cheese, cubed
8 ounces Monterey pepper jack cheese, cubed
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
4 tablespoons sour cream
1 large egg, beaten
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup half-and-half
1/4 cup finely grated onions
4 slices bread
1 tablespoon butter
Special equipment: 2-quart baking dish
8 ounces Cheddar, 1/2 cubed, 1/2 shredded
8 ounces Colby cheese, cubed
8 ounces Monterey pepper jack cheese, cubed
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
4 tablespoons sour cream
1 large egg, beaten
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup half-and-half
1/4 cup finely grated onions
4 slices bread
1 tablespoon butter
Special equipment: 2-quart baking dish
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
In a large bowl, toss together the pasta with the cheese cubes and pour into the baking dish.
In a large bowl, mix together the flour, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, dry mustard, nutmeg. Add the sour cream, egg, heavy cream, half-and-half and onions. Pour over the pasta and cover with the shredded Cheddar. Bake uncovered until the top is just beginning to brown, about 35 minutes.
Meanwhile, cut the bread into crouton-size squares. In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter, add the bread cubes and toast until golden. Sprinkle the bread cubes on top of the macaroni and cheese and bake until golden brown, about 10 minutes more.
Nutritions
Calories
552
Sodium
934mg
38% DV
Fat
45g
69% DV
Protein
19g
38% DV
Carbs
9g
3% DV
Fiber
2g
8% DV
PER SERVING *
% DAILY VALUE*
Fat
Saturated Fat27g137%
Polysaturated Fat2g17%
Monosaturated Fat14g93%
Cholesterol147mg49%
Sodium934mg38%
Potassium129mg3%
Protein19g38%
% DAILY VALUE*
Total Carbohydrate
Fiber2g8%
Sugar3g6%
Vitamin A2239IU44%
Vitamin B60.63mg31%
Vitamin C1mg2%
Calcium534mg53%
Iron1mg5%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.