Broccoli and Bacon Mac and Cheese
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1 serving of broccoli and bacon mac and cheese contains 562 Calories. The macronutrient breakdown is 38% carbs, 41% fat, and 21% protein. This is a good source of protein (52% of your Daily Value), potassium (12% of your Daily Value), and calcium (46% of your Daily Value).
- Makes
- 4 servings
- Prep Time
- 5 minutes
- Cook Time
- 20 minutes
Ingredients
Cheddar cheese
1 ½ cup, shredded or 169g
Directions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook as per package directions. Add broccoli during the last 3 minutes of cooking. Reserve 1 cup water, then drain.
- Melt butter over medium heat. Add bacon and cook. Remove from pan and place on paper towel.
- Add scallions, salt and pepper to pan. Add 2 tbsp flour and whisk. Whisk milk and reserved pasta water. Cook until thickened. Add cheeses.
- Stir in pasta, broccoli, and bacon into sauce. Toss until coated and serve. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
For 1 serving of broccoli and bacon mac and cheese (260g)
Nutrient | Value | %DV |
---|---|---|
Calories | 562 | |
Fats | 26g | 33% |
Saturated fats | 14g | 70% |
Trans fats | 1g | |
Cholesterol | 81mg | 27% |
Sodium | 850mg | 37% |
Carbs | 54g | 20% |
Net carbs | 50g | |
Fiber | 4g | 13% |
Sugar | 6g | |
Protein | 29g | |
Calcium | 464mg | 46% |
Iron | 3mg | 36% |
Potassium | 551mg | 12% |
Vitamin D | 1μg | 9% |
Vitamins and Minerals | ||
Alpha carotene | 11μg | |
Beta carotene | 302μg | |
Caffeine | 0mg | |
Choline | 58mg | 11% |
Copper | 0.2mg | 26% |
Fluoride | 27μg | |
Folate (B9) | 189μg | 47% |
Lycopene | 0μg | |
Magnesium | 73mg | 17% |
Manganese | 1mg | 36% |
Niacin | 6mg | 40% |
Pantothenic acid | 1mg | 22% |
Phosphorus | 525mg | 75% |
Retinol | 207μg | |
Riboflavin (B2) | 1mg | 50% |
Selenium | 61μg | 112% |
Theobromine | 0mg | |
Thiamine | 1mg | 63% |
Vitamin A IU | 1203IU | |
Vitamin A | 233μg | 26% |
Vitamin B12 | 1μg | 38% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.3mg | 26% |
Vitamin C | 42mg | 47% |
Vitamin D IU | 55IU | |
Vitamin D2 | 0μg | |
Vitamin D3 | 1μg | |
Vitamin E | 1mg | 7% |
Vitamin K | 78μg | 65% |
Zinc | 4mg | 32% |
Sugars | ||
Sugar | 6g | |
Sucrose | 0.3g | |
Glucose | 0.3g | |
Fructose | 0.3g | |
Lactose | 3g | |
Maltose | 1g | |
Galactose | 0.1g | |
Starch | 38g | |
Fats | ||
Saturated fats | 14g | 70% |
Monounsaturated fats | 7g | |
Polyunsaturated fats | 1g | |
Trans fats | 1g | |
Fatty Acids | ||
Total omega 3 | 0.1g | |
Total omega 6 | 1g | |
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0.1g | |
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0g | |
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0g | |
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0g | |
Amino Acids | ||
Alanine | 1g | |
Arginine | 1g | |
Aspartic acid | 2g | |
Cystine | 0.3g | |
Glutamic acid | 7g | |
Glycine | 1g | |
Histidine | 1g | |
Hydroxyproline | 0g | |
Isoleucine | 1g | |
Leucine | 2g | |
Lysine | 1g | |
Methionine | 1g | |
Phenylalanine | 1g | |
Proline | 3g | |
Serine | 1g | |
Threonine | 1g | |
Tryptophan | 0.5g | |
Tyrosine | 1g | |
Valine | 1g |