Ghost Pepper Mac & Cheese for Meatless Any Day? Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 ounces pasta (such as ziti, penne, or elbows)
- ¾ cup milk
- 1 tablespoon flour
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¾ cup mexican style blend cheese, shredded
- ½ cup cheese sauce, such as Renfro’s Ghost Pepper Cheese Sauce
- 2 tablespoons panko
- 1 tablespoon bread crumbs
- ¼ teaspoon cumin
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 531g | |
| Calories 1197 | |
| Calories from Fat 471 | 39% |
| Total Fat 52.48g | 66% |
| Saturated Fat 29.88g | 120% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 150mg | 50% |
| Sodium 1351mg | 56% |
| Potassium 826mg | 24% |
| Total Carbs 122.35g | 33% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.1g | 17% |
| Sugars 15.57g | 10% |
| Protein 56.93g | 91% |
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