Eggy Macaroni Skillet
Eggy Macaroni Skillet brings together tender elbow pasta with warm butter and a hint of paprika, then gently sets it with silky scrambled eggs. The result is cozy, peppery, and lightly creamy, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a satisfying late-night bite. Serve it when you want something simple and comforting without fuss.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Eggy Macaroni Skillet, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 4 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 34 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 44
- Heart Health
- 64
- Metabolic
- 25
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 31
- Performance
- 28
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
- 2
Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but slightly firm, 8 minutes.
- 3
Drain.
- 4
Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- 5
Spread the cooked macaroni over the melted butter in an even layer; do not stir.
- 6
Season with paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- 7
Pour the eggs over the macaroni; cook without stirring until the eggs begin to set, about 2 minutes.
- 8
Cook and stir the eggs and macaroni until the eggs are nearly set, about 5 minutes.
- 9
Cover the skillet and remove from the heat; let it sit until the eggs are set, 2 to 5 minutes.
- Calories 364.91 kcal Moderate 18%
- Protein 17.06 g Good Source 34%
- Carbohydrate 51.82 g 19%
- Total Fat 10.34 g Moderate 13%
- Saturated Fat 4.37 g High 22%
- Trans Fat 0.04 g High --
- Cholesterol 241.85 mg High 81%
- Sodium 107.75 mg Low Source 5%
- Dietary Fiber 2.81 g Moderate 10%
- Total Sugars 1.45 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 39.75 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 3.45 mg Moderate 19%
- Potassium 278.34 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 55.96 mcg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin C 0.24 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 1.0 mcg Low Source 5%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Eggy Macaroni Skillet is made with 5 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Butter, Eggs, Macaroni, and Paprika. Each serving provides about 364.91 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Eggy Macaroni Skillet made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Eggs, Macaroni, Paprika, Salt & Pepper. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Eggy Macaroni Skillet?
- About 25 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 364.91 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Eggy Macaroni Skillet easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 9 steps.
- Is Eggy Macaroni Skillet healthy?
- Eggy Macaroni Skillet has an easyChef Pro health score of 37/100. Per serving, it provides 364.91 calories and 17.06 g of protein, or 34% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 4.37 g (22% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, 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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