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My mother passed down her macaroni and cheese recipe to me about 20 years ago. I have made my own tweaks since then to create what is now known as my Ultimate Five-Cheese Macaroni and Cheese. Made with a blend of sharp cheddar, Monterey Jack, mozzarella, Pecorino Romano, and Parmesan cheeses, this dish has become a favorite of every single person who has tasted it. Yes, this recipe is a little labor intensive, but it is well worth it! I cooked this dish in a Lodge 3-quart enameled cast iron Dutch oven. The following directions also include a temperature variation for when cooking it in glass, which I often do.

• 1 or 2 lbs. Mueller’s Elbow Macaroni
• 1 lb. Sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 lb. Mozzarella cheese
• 1 lb. Monterey Jack Cheese
• Grated Parmesan Cheese
• Pecorino Romano Cheese
• 1 1/2 sticks Land O Lakes salted butter
• 3 Cups Whole milk
• 4 large eggs
• 4 tsp. Sea Salt
• 3 tsp. white sugar
• Dried basil
• Hungarian paprika
• Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil

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Nutritional Info

• Servings Per Recipe: 1
• Amount Per Serving

• Calories: 9735 % Daily Value *
• Total Fat: 579 g 890.15%
• Saturated Fat: 347 g 1732.55%
• Trans Fat: 5 g %
• Cholesterol: 1263 mg 420.99%
• Sodium: 18601 mg 775.06%
• Calcium: 11008 mg 1100.76%
• Potassium: 2132 mg 60.92%
• Magnesium: 0 mg 0%
• Iron: 29 mg 163.22%
• Zinc: 0 mg 0%
• Total Carbohydrate: 712 g %
• Dietary Fiber: 31 g 122.48%
• Sugar: 78 g
• Protein: 484 g
• Alcohol: 0 g
• Omega 3 Fatty Acid: 2 g
• Omega 6 Fatty Acid: 7 g

• Vitamin A 263.67%
• Vitamin C 0%
• Vitamin D 24.93%

• * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Diabetes Exchanges

• Exchange - Fat91
• Exchange - Fruit0
• Exchange - NonFat Milk3
• Exchange - Other Carbs1
• Exchange - Starch44
• Exchange - Vegetables0
• Exchange - Lean Meat48
• Exchange - Alcohol0

MyPlate Info

• MyPlate - Grain Total32 oz-eq
• MyPlate - Vegetable Total0 c
• MyPlate - Fruit0 c
• MyPlate - Dairy36 c
• MyPlate - Protein Total0 oz-eq

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