{"id":6683,"date":"2026-10-02T06:12:15","date_gmt":"2026-10-02T06:12:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev95.site\/best-baked-macaroni-and-cheese\/"},"modified":"2026-10-02T06:12:15","modified_gmt":"2026-10-02T06:12:15","slug":"best-baked-macaroni-and-cheese","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev95.site\/ar\/best-baked-macaroni-and-cheese\/","title":{"rendered":"BEST Baked Macaroni and Cheese"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"dev95-1058890686\" class=\"dev95-- dev95-entity-placement\"><script async=\"async\" data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/pl27862732.profitableratecpmnetwork.com\/2ad7a50e0bbc23ac6801d7b77c501463\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<div id=\"container-2ad7a50e0bbc23ac6801d7b77c501463\"><\/div><\/div><div id=\"dev95-2167238796\" class=\"dev95-before-content dev95-entity-placement\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Stop wasting time on dead links! \ud83d\uded1 This smart platform automatically detects your device and country to give you the exact best offer instantly. Check it out now 100% free! \ud83d\udc47<\/strong><br data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-pl=\"|||[]\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif, &quot;Noto Color Emoji&quot;; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.profitableratecpmnetwork.com\/pvhx5mbcc?key=ff7d362db3c20bc86fad685cc94f1fc4\">\ud83d\udd17 <strong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-complete=\"true\" aria-owns=\"action-menu-parent-container\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif, &quot;Noto Color Emoji&quot;; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\">[Click here]<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is my all-time favorite baked macaroni and cheese recipe. I\u2019ve been making it for years (I originally published this baked mac recipe in 2012 and very little has changed). This is my most requested recipe I make at big family events like Thanksgiving or Christmas. And personally, it\u2019s one of my favorite recipes on our site.<\/p><div id=\"dev95-129669169\" class=\"dev95- dev95-entity-placement\"><center>\r\n<script>\r\n  atOptions = {\r\n    'key' : '4ba6b6513c00e0ba76511f798ae56401',\r\n    'format' : 'iframe',\r\n    'height' : 50,\r\n    'width' : 320,\r\n    'params' : {}\r\n  };\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/www.highrevenueformat.com\/4ba6b6513c00e0ba76511f798ae56401\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n\t<\/center><\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Related:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/comfort-food-recipes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">100+ Comfort Food Recipes<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/easy-dinner-recipes\/\">60 Easy Dinner Recipes<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/easy-bbq-side-dishes\/\">50+ Easy BBQ Side Dishes<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-86407\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/baked-macaroni-and-cheese.jpg?resize=1200%2C1200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/baked-macaroni-and-cheese.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/baked-macaroni-and-cheese-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/baked-macaroni-and-cheese-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/baked-macaroni-and-cheese-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/baked-macaroni-and-cheese-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/baked-macaroni-and-cheese-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/baked-macaroni-and-cheese-60x60.jpg 60w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/baked-macaroni-and-cheese-750x750.jpg 750w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/baked-macaroni-and-cheese-730x730.jpg 730w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/baked-macaroni-and-cheese-700x700.jpg 700w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/baked-macaroni-and-cheese-550x550.jpg 550w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/baked-macaroni-and-cheese-156x156.jpg 156w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/baked-macaroni-and-cheese-288x288.jpg 288w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/baked-macaroni-and-cheese-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/baked-macaroni-and-cheese-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/baked-macaroni-and-cheese-616x616.jpg 616w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/baked-macaroni-and-cheese-720x720.jpg 720w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/baked-macaroni-and-cheese-250x250.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-why-do-i-love-this-baked-macaroni-recipe-so-much\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why do I love this Baked Macaroni Recipe so much?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It\u2019s simple. The \u201ccraziest\u201d ingredients you\u2019ll find here are cayenne and pepper jack cheese. Which you can omit or swap if you have heat-aversion eaters or kids you are serving this too. <\/li>\n<li>It\u2019s easy. From start to finish you could make this dish in about an hour.<\/li>\n<li>This is a classic! No eggs. No evaporated milk. Just a basic recipe that\u2019s truly delicious. <\/li>\n<li>Small batch. This isn\u2019t a giant casserole made to feed 50. You can bake this in an 8\u00d78 pan. But, if you want to double it you can easily bake it in a 9\u00d713 pan which is more often what I do.<\/li>\n<li>Not bland! Some baked macaroni and cheese recipes can be a little on the boring side. With the addition of garlic, cayenne, and pepper jack cheese there is flavor and spice to balance out the creaminess of this dish. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"h-baked-macaroni-and-cheese-ingredients\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Baked Macaroni and Cheese Ingredients<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Macaroni noodles<\/li>\n<li>Butter<\/li>\n<li>Garlic<\/li>\n<li>All-purpose flour<\/li>\n<li>Cayenne<\/li>\n<li>Salt<\/li>\n<li>Black pepper<\/li>\n<li>Milk<\/li>\n<li>Chicken stock \u2013 or vegetable<\/li>\n<li>Pepper jack cheese<\/li>\n<li>Cheddar cheese<\/li>\n<li>Breadcrumbs \u2013 homemade recipe in the card below<\/li>\n<li>Chives \u2013 or green onions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-86405\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/baked-macaroni-and-cheese-.jpg?resize=1200%2C1200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/baked-macaroni-and-cheese-.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/baked-macaroni-and-cheese--150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/baked-macaroni-and-cheese--300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/baked-macaroni-and-cheese--768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/baked-macaroni-and-cheese--1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/baked-macaroni-and-cheese--100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/baked-macaroni-and-cheese--60x60.jpg 60w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/baked-macaroni-and-cheese--750x750.jpg 750w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/baked-macaroni-and-cheese--730x730.jpg 730w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/baked-macaroni-and-cheese--700x700.jpg 700w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/baked-macaroni-and-cheese--550x550.jpg 550w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/baked-macaroni-and-cheese--156x156.jpg 156w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/baked-macaroni-and-cheese--288x288.jpg 288w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/baked-macaroni-and-cheese--500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/baked-macaroni-and-cheese--200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/baked-macaroni-and-cheese--616x616.jpg 616w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/baked-macaroni-and-cheese--720x720.jpg 720w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/baked-macaroni-and-cheese--250x250.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-how-to-make-baked-macaroni-and-cheese\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to make Baked Macaroni and Cheese<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In a pot boil salted water. Add pasta and cook until al dente. Once cooked drain and set aside.<\/li>\n<li>In the meantime, in a large pot, melt the butter. Add the garlic and cook for one minute.<\/li>\n<li>Add the cayenne and a big pinch of salt and pepper.<\/li>\n<li>Add the flour and whisk to combine. Cook over medium heat, so it bubbles as it cooks. Stir every so often and allow to cook for a few minutes. This is called a roux. It\u2019s the texture of a paste.<\/li>\n<li>Now, pour in the stock and milk. Reduce the heat to a medium\/low and whisk so the roux becomes well incorporated.<\/li>\n<li>Stir in the pepper jack cheese and half the cheddar and stir until melted.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Add the pasta to the cheese sauce and pour into your baking dish. Top with remaining cheese, chives and then breadcrumbs.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Bake (covered in foil) at 350\u00b0F for 20 minutes.<\/li>\n<li>Remove the foil and continue to bake for 8-10 minutes until golden brown and edges bubble.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-86404\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/baked-mac-and-cheese.jpg?resize=1200%2C1200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/baked-mac-and-cheese.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/baked-mac-and-cheese-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/baked-mac-and-cheese-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/baked-mac-and-cheese-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/baked-mac-and-cheese-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/baked-mac-and-cheese-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/baked-mac-and-cheese-60x60.jpg 60w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/baked-mac-and-cheese-750x750.jpg 750w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/baked-mac-and-cheese-730x730.jpg 730w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/baked-mac-and-cheese-700x700.jpg 700w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/baked-mac-and-cheese-550x550.jpg 550w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/baked-mac-and-cheese-156x156.jpg 156w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/baked-mac-and-cheese-288x288.jpg 288w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/baked-mac-and-cheese-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/baked-mac-and-cheese-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/baked-mac-and-cheese-616x616.jpg 616w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/baked-mac-and-cheese-720x720.jpg 720w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/baked-mac-and-cheese-250x250.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-can-you-make-baked-macaroni-and-cheese-ahead\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Can You Make Baked Macaroni and Cheese Ahead?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. I will often make this up to adding the breadcrumbs and baking. If you keep the bread crumbs stored separately, you can cover this dish and keep in the refrigerator and then bake (adding the breadcrumbs) the next day or even the day after.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/emmas-favorite-baked-macaroni-1\/?tp_image_id=86406\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/baked-macaroni-and-cheese-recipe.jpg?resize=1200%2C1200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-86406\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/baked-macaroni-and-cheese-recipe.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/baked-macaroni-and-cheese-recipe-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/baked-macaroni-and-cheese-recipe-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/baked-macaroni-and-cheese-recipe-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/baked-macaroni-and-cheese-recipe-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/baked-macaroni-and-cheese-recipe-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/baked-macaroni-and-cheese-recipe-60x60.jpg 60w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/baked-macaroni-and-cheese-recipe-750x750.jpg 750w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/baked-macaroni-and-cheese-recipe-730x730.jpg 730w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/baked-macaroni-and-cheese-recipe-700x700.jpg 700w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/baked-macaroni-and-cheese-recipe-550x550.jpg 550w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/baked-macaroni-and-cheese-recipe-156x156.jpg 156w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/baked-macaroni-and-cheese-recipe-288x288.jpg 288w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/baked-macaroni-and-cheese-recipe-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/baked-macaroni-and-cheese-recipe-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/baked-macaroni-and-cheese-recipe-616x616.jpg 616w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/baked-macaroni-and-cheese-recipe-720x720.jpg 720w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/baked-macaroni-and-cheese-recipe-250x250.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"h-what-is-the-best-cheese-to-use-for-macaroni-and-cheese\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is the Best Cheese to Use for Macaroni and Cheese?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For this recipe, I like a mix of sharp cheddar and pepper jack. You can use other cheeses instead like gruyere, Colby, Monterey Jack, or gouda \u2014 just be sure to use something with low moisture (not fresh mozzarella) and plenty of flavor.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And while for some\u00a0recipes\u00a0I do not recommend\u00a0pre-shredded cheese\u00a0(because it is coated in anti-clumping\u00a0ingredients\u00a0and can affect things like sauces) I don\u2019t think it makes a huge difference to this\u00a0recipe. I\u2019ve used pre-shredded and not and I think either is fine for this\u00a0homemade Mac\u00a0recipe.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/emmas-favorite-baked-macaroni-1\/?tp_image_id=86408\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/how-to-make-baked-macaroni-and-cheese.jpg?resize=1200%2C1200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-86408\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/how-to-make-baked-macaroni-and-cheese.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/how-to-make-baked-macaroni-and-cheese-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/how-to-make-baked-macaroni-and-cheese-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/how-to-make-baked-macaroni-and-cheese-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/how-to-make-baked-macaroni-and-cheese-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/how-to-make-baked-macaroni-and-cheese-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/how-to-make-baked-macaroni-and-cheese-60x60.jpg 60w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/how-to-make-baked-macaroni-and-cheese-750x750.jpg 750w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/how-to-make-baked-macaroni-and-cheese-730x730.jpg 730w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/how-to-make-baked-macaroni-and-cheese-700x700.jpg 700w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/how-to-make-baked-macaroni-and-cheese-550x550.jpg 550w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/how-to-make-baked-macaroni-and-cheese-156x156.jpg 156w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/how-to-make-baked-macaroni-and-cheese-288x288.jpg 288w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/how-to-make-baked-macaroni-and-cheese-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/how-to-make-baked-macaroni-and-cheese-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/how-to-make-baked-macaroni-and-cheese-616x616.jpg 616w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/how-to-make-baked-macaroni-and-cheese-720x720.jpg 720w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/how-to-make-baked-macaroni-and-cheese-250x250.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"h-should-you-cover-your-mac-and-cheese-when-baking\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Should You Cover Your Mac and Cheese When Baking?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. I cover the top of the dish in aluminum foil for the first 20 minutes of baking. Then, I uncover the dish and let it bake another 8-10 minutes. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You want the casserole to bake but you do not want the breadcrumbs to burn in the process. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-86403\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/baked-mac-and-cheese-.jpg?resize=1200%2C1200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/baked-mac-and-cheese-.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/baked-mac-and-cheese--150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/baked-mac-and-cheese--300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/baked-mac-and-cheese--768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/baked-mac-and-cheese--1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/baked-mac-and-cheese--100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/baked-mac-and-cheese--60x60.jpg 60w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/baked-mac-and-cheese--750x750.jpg 750w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/baked-mac-and-cheese--730x730.jpg 730w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/baked-mac-and-cheese--700x700.jpg 700w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/baked-mac-and-cheese--550x550.jpg 550w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/baked-mac-and-cheese--156x156.jpg 156w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/baked-mac-and-cheese--288x288.jpg 288w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/baked-mac-and-cheese--500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/baked-mac-and-cheese--200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/baked-mac-and-cheese--616x616.jpg 616w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/baked-mac-and-cheese--720x720.jpg 720w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/baked-mac-and-cheese--250x250.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\">I mentioned this on <a href=\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/category\/podcast\/\">our podcast<\/a> recently, but this is my ultimate comfort food! I love this for holidays, like <a href=\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/category\/thanksgiving\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Thanksgiving<\/a>. But I also really love to make this now and again alongside a protein for a special dinner. I\u2019ve even requested it for my birthday in the past. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This makes 4-6 servings, so at our house it lasts for a few meals. Enjoy! xo. Emma<\/p>\n<div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-86422\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"86422\" data-servings=\"6\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-basic\">\n<div class=\"wprm-container-float-left\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-normal\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #666666;\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/baked-macaroni-and-cheese-150x150.jpg?resize=150%2C150&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-150x150 size-150x150 entry-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/baked-macaroni-and-cheese-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/baked-macaroni-and-cheese-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/baked-macaroni-and-cheese-768x768.jpg 768w, 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data-recipe-id=\"86422\" data-print-identifier=\"best-baked-macaroni-and-cheese\" data-template=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-icon wprm-recipe-print-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><g><path fill=\"#333333\" d=\"M19,5.09V1c0-0.552-0.448-1-1-1H6C5.448,0,5,0.448,5,1v4.09C2.167,5.569,0,8.033,0,11v7c0,0.552,0.448,1,1,1h4v4c0,0.552,0.448,1,1,1h12c0.552,0,1-0.448,1-1v-4h4c0.552,0,1-0.448,1-1v-7C24,8.033,21.833,5.569,19,5.09z M7,2h10v3H7V2z M17,22H7v-9h10V22z M18,10c-0.552,0-1-0.448-1-1c0-0.552,0.448-1,1-1s1,0.448,1,1C19,9.552,18.552,10,18,10z\"><\/path><\/g><\/svg><\/span> Print<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 5px;\"><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Best Baked Macaroni and Cheese<\/h2>\n<style>#wprm-recipe-user-rating-1 .wprm-rating-star.wprm-rating-star-full svg * { 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stroke-linecap=\"square\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" points=\"12,2.6 15,9 21.4,9 16.7,13.9 18.6,21.4 12,17.6 5.4,21.4 7.3,13.9 2.6,9 9,9 \" stroke-linejoin=\"miter\"><\/polygon><\/g><\/svg><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 5px;\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-summary wprm-block-text-normal\"><span style=\"display: block;\">classic baked macaroni and cheese with no eggs or evaporated milk<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-tags-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-course-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-course-label\">Course <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-course wprm-block-text-normal\">Main Course, Side Dish<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-cuisine-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-cuisine-label\">Cuisine <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-cuisine wprm-block-text-normal\">American<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-keyword-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-keyword-label\">Keyword <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-keyword wprm-block-text-normal\">baked macaroni and cheese<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-times-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-prep-time-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-prep-time-label\">Prep Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time wprm-recipe-prep_time-minutes\">12<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time-unit wprm-recipe-prep_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">minutes<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-cook-time-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-cook-time-label\">Cook Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time wprm-recipe-cook_time-minutes\">28<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time-unit wprm-recipe-cook_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">minutes<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-total-time-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-total-time-label\">Total Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-minutes\">40<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">minutes<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-servings-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-servings-label\">Servings <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-with-unit\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-servings-86422 wprm-recipe-servings-adjustable-tooltip wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"86422\" aria-label=\"Adjust recipe servings\">6<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-block-text-normal\">servings<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-nutrition-container wprm-recipe-calories-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-nutrition-label wprm-recipe-calories-label\">Calories <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-nutrition-with-unit\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-nutrition wprm-recipe-calories wprm-block-text-normal\">447<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-nutrition-unit wprm-recipe-calories-unit wprm-block-text-normal\">kcal<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-author-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-author-label\">Author <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-author wprm-block-text-normal\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/author\/emma-chapman\/\" target=\"_self\">Emma Chapman<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-86422-ingredients\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-recipe-ingredients-no-images wprm-recipe-86422-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular wprm-recipe-images-before\" data-recipe=\"86422\" data-servings=\"6\">\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-ingredients-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Ingredients<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\">\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\">\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"0\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">8<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">ounces<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">macaroni noodles<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">4<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoons<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">butter<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"2\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">3<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cloves<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">garlic<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">minced<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"3\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00bc<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">all-purpose flour<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"4\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00bc<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">cayenne<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"5\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">salt and pepper<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"6\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">milk<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"7\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00be<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">chicken or vegetable stock<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"8\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1 \u00bd<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cups<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">pepper jack cheese<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">shredded<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"9\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">cheddar cheese<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">shredded<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"10\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">breadcrumbs<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">see note for how to make your own<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"11\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoons<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">chives<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">chopped<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-86422-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-86422-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"86422\">\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Instructions<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-86422-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">In a pot, heat enough water to cover the pasta plus a few teaspoons salt over high heat until boiling. Add pasta and cook until al dente. Stain and set aside.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-86422-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">In the meantime, in a large pot, melt the butter. Add the garlic and cook for one minute.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-86422-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Add the cayenne and a big pinch of salt and pepper.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-86422-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Add the flour and whisk to combine. Cook over medium heat, so it bubbles as it cooks. Stir every so often and allow to cook for a few minutes. This is called a roux. It&#8217;s the texture of a paste.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-86422-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Now, pour in the stock and milk. Reduce the heat to a medium\/low and whisk so the roux becomes well incorporated. <\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-86422-step-0-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Stir in the pepper jack cheese and half the cheddar and stir until melted.\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-86422-step-0-6\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Add the pasta and pour into your baking dish. Top with remaining cheese, chives and then breadcrumbs.\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-86422-step-0-7\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Bake (covered in foil) at 350\u00b0F for 20 minutes.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-86422-step-0-8\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Remove the foil and continue to bake for 8-10 minutes until golden brown and edges bubble. <\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-86422-notes\" class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\">\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-notes-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Notes<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\"><span style=\"display: block;\">To make your own breadcrumbs, take 3 pieces of bread and bake them at 350\u00b0F until very toasty on both sides. I sometimes do this while the oven preheats and I\u2019m preparing the rest of this recipe. Just keep an eye on it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Once toasted, pulse in a food processor to make breadcrumbs.\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-86422-nutrition\" class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-shortcode-container\">\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-nutrition-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Nutrition<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-container wprm-nutrition-label-container-simple wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calories\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">447<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">kcal<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-carbohydrates\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Carbohydrates: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">49<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-protein\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Protein: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">21<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">18<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-saturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Saturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">10<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-polyunsaturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Polyunsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-monounsaturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Monounsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">4<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-cholesterol\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Cholesterol: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">50<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sodium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Sodium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">571<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-potassium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Potassium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">246<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fiber\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Fiber: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">2<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sugar\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Sugar: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">5<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_a\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Vitamin A: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">600<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">IU<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_c\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Vitamin C: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calcium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Calcium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">450<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-iron\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Iron: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">2<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pvc_clear\"><\/div>\n<p id=\"pvc_stats_6683\" class=\"pvc_stats total_only  \" data-element-id=\"6683\" style=\"\"><i class=\"pvc-stats-icon large\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"far\" data-icon=\"chart-bar\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-chart-bar fa-w-16 fa-2x\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M396.8 352h22.4c6.4 0 12.8-6.4 12.8-12.8V108.8c0-6.4-6.4-12.8-12.8-12.8h-22.4c-6.4 0-12.8 6.4-12.8 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