Macaroni and Cheese III

Name: Macaroni and Cheese III
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) package macaroni; 2.5 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese; 0.5 cup plain yogurt; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes; 0.125 teaspoon celery seed; salt to taste; ground black pepper to taste; 0.25 tablespoon dried basil

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A rich macaroni and cheese recipe, with lots of sharp Cheddar cheese. Especially good with the addition of browned ground beef or spicy sausage.

Recipe by Lucille Paquette

Updated on July 14, 2022

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Additional Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

35 mins

Servings:

6

Yield:

6 to 8 servings

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Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package macaroni
2 ½ cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
½ cup plain yogurt
1 tablespoon butter
1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
⅛ teaspoon celery seed
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
¼ tablespoon dried basil

Directions

In a large pot cook macaroni pasta in boiling salted water until al dente. Drain well.
In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the grated Cheddar cheese, plain yogurt, butter or margarine, and tomatoes. Cook until smooth. Add salt, black pepper, basil to taste, celery seed and cooked pasta to saucepan. Stir until blended.
Turn off the heat and let sit for 10 minutes with lid on, stirring occasionally. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

557	Calories
23g	Fat
62g	Carbs
26g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 557
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 23g	29%
Saturated Fat 14g	69%
Cholesterol 67mg	22%
Sodium 539mg	23%
Total Carbohydrate 62g	23%
Dietary Fiber 3g	11%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 26g
Vitamin C 6mg	29%
Calcium 497mg	38%
Iron 4mg	22%
Potassium 420mg	9%

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

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.