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One Pot Mac & Cheese with Toasted Pecans

By: ILovePecans.org

Serving Size: 4
Cook Time: 10 mins Prep
30 mins Cook

What’s better than Mac & Cheese? A Mac & Cheese you can make in one pot that’s topped with a pecan crunch!

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Ingredients

2 1/2 cups water

1 cup whole milk

8 ounces elbow macaroni

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided

3 tablespoons butter

1 cup pecan pieces

1/2 cup pecan meal

Process:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. In a medium saucepot combine the water, milk, macaroni and salt. Heat over medium heat. Stir occasionally while the liquid comes to a simmer, then reduce heat to low. Continue to cook over low heat, stirring often, until macaroni is fully cooked and most of the liquid has been absorbed, about 10 minutes. Remove the pot from heat.
  3. Add half the cheese, and stir until it has fully melted. Stir in the butter and half of the remaining cheese, saving about 1/4 cup for topping. If the consistency appears a little too dry, stir in a small splash of hot water.
  4. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired. Transfer the mac & cheese into a baking dish, top with pecan pieces, pecan meal and remaining cheese. Bake until bubbly and browned on top, about 8 to 10 minutes. Enjoy!

Nutritional Facts:

Calories 710
Fat 49 g
Saturated Fat 15 g
Sodium 450 mg
Carbs 51 g
Fiber 5 g
Protein 19 g

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* U.S. Food and Drug Administration: Scientific evidence suggests but does not prove that eating 1.5 ounces per day of most nuts, such as pecans, as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol may reduce the risk of heart disease. One serving of pecans (28g) has 12g of “good” monounsaturated fat and only 2g saturated fat.

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