Food Network Classic Stovetop Macaroni And Cheese Recipe

Total time: 35 minutes

Keto Friendliness Gauge

Net Carbs are 9% 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.

How keto-friendly is Food Network Classic Stovetop Macaroni And Cheese? The Keto Friendliness Gauge visualizes how much this food conforms to the standard keto diet.

  • Green implies that Net Carbs fall within standard keto diet guidelines.
  • Yellow implies that Net Carbs are a little higher than standard keto diet guidelines.
  • Orange implies that Net Carbs are much higher than standard keto diet guidelines and risks kicking you out of ketosis.
  • Red implies that the amount of Net Carbs fall within the upper limits allowed by the keto diet and there's a high risk of getting kicked out of ketosis.

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Keto & Health Insights for Food Network Classic Stovetop Macaroni And Cheese Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 9% 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.

Food Network Classic Stovetop Macaroni And Cheese Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 6 servings   ( 146 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 377
Total Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 11g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 1g
Cholesterol: 57mg
Sodium: 339mg
Total Carbohydrates: 34g
Dietary Fiber: 1g
Sugar: 5g
Protein: 15g
Calcium: 291mg Iron: 1mg
Potassium: 209mg Vitamin A: 176mcg
Vitamin C: 0mg Vitamin D: 1mcg

Ingredients

  • Kosher salt
  • 8 ounces elbow macaroni
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon mustard powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 1/2 cups whole milk
  • 1 1/2 cups grated sharp yellow cheddar cheese (about 4 ounces)
  • 3 ounces sliced American cheese, diced (about 1/2 cup)
  • 2 ounces cream cheese, cut into small pieces

Instructions

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