Easy Pleasy Mac N Cheesy - US Navy Style
Easy Pleasy Mac N Cheesy - US Navy Style bakes up rich and velvety, with mild, melty cheese folded into tender macaroni and finished with a buttery cracker crunch. Inspired by galley fare, it’s hearty, nostalgic, and perfect for family dinners or potlucks when you want guaranteed comfort and a golden, crisp topping.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook50 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Easy Pleasy Mac N Cheesy - US Navy Style, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 45 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 45 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Food
- 3 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 6
- Heart Health
- 53
- Metabolic
- 17
- Digestive
- 6
- Inflammatory
- 26
- Performance
- 27
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8x8-inch baking dish.
- 2
Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring it to a rolling boil over high heat.
- 3
When the water boils, stir in the macaroni and return it to a boil.
- 4
Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but still slightly firm, about 8 minutes.
- 5
Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
- 6
Transfer the macaroni to a large bowl and stir in the processed cheese cubes, Cheddar cheese soup, sour cream, Parmesan cheese, milk, salt, and black pepper.
- 7
Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- 8
Mix the cracker crumbs with the butter and sprinkle over the casserole.
- 9
Cover the casserole with aluminum foil.
- 10
Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling, about 30 minutes.
- 11
Remove the foil and bake until the crumbs are golden brown, 5 to 10 more minutes.
- Calories 521.62 kcal High 26%
- Protein 19.11 g Good Source 38%
- Carbohydrate 46.27 g 17%
- Total Fat 27.69 g High 36%
- Saturated Fat 16.42 g High 82%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 83.01 mg High 28%
- Sodium 784.11 mg High 34%
- Dietary Fiber 1.35 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 3.87 g --
- Added Sugars 0.4 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 405.89 mg Good Source 31%
- Iron 1.92 mg Moderate 11%
- Potassium 193.84 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 111.27 mcg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.27 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Easy Pleasy Mac N Cheesy US Navy Style is made with 9 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr 5 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Butter, Cheddar Cheese Soup, Cheese Cubes, and Macaroni. Each serving provides about 521.62 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Easy Pleasy Mac N Cheesy - US Navy Style made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Cheddar Cheese Soup, Cheese Cubes, Macaroni, Milk. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Easy Pleasy Mac N Cheesy - US Navy Style?
- About 1 hr 5 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 50 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 521.62 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Easy Pleasy Mac N Cheesy - US Navy Style easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 11 steps.
- Is Easy Pleasy Mac N Cheesy - US Navy Style healthy?
- Easy Pleasy Mac N Cheesy - US Navy Style has an easyChef Pro health score of 32/100. Per serving, it provides 521.62 calories and 19.11 g of protein, or 38% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 784.11 mg (34% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 16.42 g (82% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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