Bechamel Mac and Cheese

Health score
2%
Bechamel Mac and Cheese
25 min.
6
262kcal

Suggestions

Ingredients

  • tablespoons butter 
  • 0.3 cup cheddar grated
  • 0.3 cup chicken stock see 
  • cups macaroni pasta cooked
  • 1.5 tablespoons flour all-purpose
  • 0.3 cup parmesan grated
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.8 cup milk whole

Equipment

  • sauce pan
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Over medium heat in a saucepan, heat the milk with the stock and salt, stirring throughout. Continue to heat the milk mixture over medium heat, and then reduce to low heat once the milk has begun to froth or simmer.
  2. Next, in a second saucepan, heat the butter until melted. Stir in the flour. Reduce the heat to low and stir until well incorporated.
  3. Remove from the heat when it is a pale tan color (a blond roux).
  4. Once the roux has thickened, slowly stir into the milk mixture to blend. Continue to stir over low heat until well incorporated. Finally, remove from the heat and whisk in the cheeses. Once mixed, add the pasta, again stir well and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories262kcal
Protein14.62%
Fat35.77%
Carbs49.61%

Properties

Glycemic Index
44.44
Glycemic Load
15.12
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
6.7000000122125%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:261.92kcal
13.1%
Fat:10.34g
15.9%
Saturated Fat:5.95g
37.2%
Carbohydrates:32.26g
10.75%
Net Carbohydrates:30.53g
11.1%
Sugar:2.21g
2.45%
Cholesterol:26.55mg
8.85%
Sodium:363.2mg
15.79%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:9.51g
19.01%
Selenium:28.42µg
40.59%
Manganese:0.32mg
15.82%
Phosphorus:141.82mg
14.18%
Calcium:129.05mg
12.91%
Fiber:1.73g
6.92%
Vitamin B2:0.12mg
6.79%
Zinc:0.92mg
6.15%
Magnesium:24.52mg
6.13%
Vitamin A:304.36IU
6.09%
Copper:0.1mg
5.24%
Vitamin B12:0.28µg
4.61%
Vitamin B6:0.08mg
3.93%
Vitamin B1:0.06mg
3.82%
Vitamin B3:0.69mg
3.45%
Iron:0.62mg
3.44%
Potassium:108.5mg
3.1%
Folate:11.95µg
2.99%
Vitamin B5:0.27mg
2.73%
Vitamin D:0.38µg
2.56%
Vitamin E:0.28mg
1.88%