Epicurious Mini Macaroni Pies Recipe

Total time: 82 minutes

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Net Carbs are 8% of calories per serving, at 33g per serving. Although the amount is above what's considered keto-friendly, it shouldn't kick you out of ketosis.

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  • Yellow implies that Net Carbs are a little higher than standard keto diet guidelines.
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Keto & Health Insights for Epicurious Mini Macaroni Pies Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 8% of calories per serving, at 33g per serving. This food is a little higher than what's considered keto-friendly but it falls within a range that won't kick you out of ketosis. Take into account any foods you've already consumed. It's recommended that you track the macros of your daily food consumptions—this makes it easier to avoid overconsumption.
  • This food contains trans fat, a type of fat that's considered extremely unhealthy. Trans-fatty acids elevate bad cholesterol and lowers good cholesterol. And increases the likelihood for heart disease, strokes, and Type 2 diabetes. The FDA has mostly banned high amounts of trans-fatty acids in prepared foods, but you can still find trans fat quantities on food labels. Especially for most fast-food meals. Learn more about unhealthy fats.

Epicurious Mini Macaroni Pies Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 8 servings   ( 171 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 431
Total Fat: 25g
Saturated Fat: 13g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 1g
Cholesterol: 103mg
Sodium: 397mg
Total Carbohydrates: 35g
Dietary Fiber: 2g
Sugar: 3g
Protein: 16g
Calcium: 301mg Iron: 1mg
Potassium: 128mg Vitamin A: 181mcg
Vitamin C: 0mg Vitamin D: 1mcg

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups crushed ritz crackers (about 35 crackers)
  • 2 1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese (10 ounces)
  • 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted, plus 2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
  • 4 1/2 cups cooked elbow macaroni (8 ounces uncooked), drained and kept hot
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

Visit Epicurious's website to view the recipe instructions. (Via Edamam)