The Daily Meal Individual Mac And Cheese Cups Recipe

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Net Carbs are 8% of calories per serving, at 19g per serving. This food is keto-friendly.

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Keto & Health Insights for The Daily Meal Individual Mac And Cheese Cups Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 8% of calories per serving, at 19g per serving. This meal falls within the range for standard keto diet guidelines (at or under 25g of net carbs). If your daily net carb quota is 25g and if this food almost equals that much, consider whether you're going to eat more food later. Always take into account any foods you've already consumed. It's recommended that you track the macros of your daily food consumptions—this makes it easier to avoid overconsumption.

The Daily Meal Individual Mac And Cheese Cups Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 10 servings   ( 91 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 230
Total Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 53mg
Sodium: 211mg
Total Carbohydrates: 20g
Dietary Fiber: 1g
Sugar: 2g
Protein: 10g
Calcium: 183mg Iron: 1mg
Potassium: 160mg Vitamin A: 118mcg
Vitamin C: 1mg Vitamin D: 0mcg

Ingredients

  • 8 Ounces whole-grain elbow macaroni
  • 2/3 Cups cold one percent milk
  • 1 Tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 Cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, divided
  • 2 Tablespoons neufchâtel cheese (reduced-fat cream cheese)
  • 1 Cup butternut or winter squash puree
  • 1 1/2 Teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 Teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 Teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg yolk

Instructions

Visit The Daily Meal's website to view the recipe instructions. (Via Edamam)