⏱ 75 min total

Macaroni and Cheese

Name: Macaroni and Cheese
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: ¼ tsp Salt; ⅜ cup elbow shaped Macaroni; ½ tbsp Butter; ¼ can (13 oz) Evaporated milk; ¾ tbsp 2% milk; ¼ extra large Egg; ¼ serving Seasoned salt; ¼ tsp Garlic powder; ¼ tsp Salt; ⅛ tsp Black pepper; 2 oz Cheddar cheese; 2 oz Monterey Jack cheese; ½ tsp Paprika

Per 1 serving · 283 g · 13 ingredients

Calories

794

40%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
41g
21% of calories
Carbs
42g
21% of calories
Fat
51g
58% of calories

Portion

At a glance

One serving of Macaroni and Cheese (283 g) has 794 calories, with 41 g of protein, 42 g of carbohydrates and 51 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (58% of calories). It is high in protein (83% DV), Vitamin A (47% DV) and Vitamin D (20% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 90%, 152% and 68% of the daily value.

Per 100 g

281cal

medium energy density

Protein per 100 cal

5.2g

Net carbs

40g

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

1.8g

12 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Protein83%
Vitamin A47%
Vitamin D20%
Thiamine35%
Riboflavin (B2)78%
Niacin20%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Choline18%
Potassium11%
Magnesium19%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Sodium90%
Saturated fat152%
Cholesterol68%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 20 minCook 55 min

1
Preheat oven to 375°F. Generously butter a 13x9-inch glass baking dish and set aside.
2
Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add salt and macaroni. Cook until al dente according to package directions.
3
Drain macaroni and return to the pot. Add butter and toss until the pasta is coated and the butter has melted; set aside.
4
In a medium bowl, whisk together evaporated milk, 2% milk, and eggs.
5
Add seasoned salt, garlic powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper; set aside.
6
In another medium bowl, combine cheddar cheese and Monterey Jack cheese; set aside.
7
Place half of the macaroni in an even layer in the bottom of the prepared baking dish; cover evenly with half of the cheese mixture.
8
Repeat with the remaining macaroni and cheese mixture.
9
Pour the milk mixture evenly over the contents of the baking dish. Sprinkle with paprika.
10
Bake until the top layer is lightly browned, 35 to 45 minutes. Let stand 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (283 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	425 μg	47%
Vitamin C	2 mg	2%
Vitamin D	3 μg	20%
Vitamin E	1 mg	9%
Vitamin K	5 μg	4%
Thiamine	0.4 mg	35%
Riboflavin (B2)	1 mg	78%
Niacin	3 mg	20%
Vitamin B6	0.3 mg	20%
Folate (B9)	134 μg	33%
Vitamin B12	1 μg	54%
Pantothenic acid	1 mg	29%
Choline	99 mg	18%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	1,083 mg	108%
Iron	3 mg	31%
Potassium	530 mg	11%
Magnesium	80 mg	19%
Phosphorus	828 mg	118%
Zinc	5 mg	48%
Copper	0.2 mg	22%
Manganese	0.5 mg	20%
Selenium	56 μg	102%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	1 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0.1 g	—
Alpha carotene	6 μg	—
Arginine	1 g	—
Aspartic acid	3 g	—
Beta carotene	391 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0.3 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	36 μg	—
Fructose	0.1 g	—
Galactose	0.1 g	—
Glucose	0.1 g	—
Glutamic acid	10 g	—
Glycine	1 g	—
Histidine	1 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	2 g	—
Lactose	1 g	—
Leucine	4 g	—
Lycopene	0.1 μg	—
Lysine	3 g	—
Maltose	1 g	—
Methionine	1 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	14 g	—
Phenylalanine	2 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	2 g	—
Proline	4 g	—
Retinol	389 μg	—
Serine	2 g	—
Starch	25 g	—
Sucrose	0.2 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	2 g	—
Total omega 3	0.1 g	—
Total omega 6	1 g	—
Tryptophan	1 g	—
Tyrosine	2 g	—
Valine	3 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	3 μg	—

Burning 794 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

151min
Walking (3.5 mph)
95min
Cycling (moderate)
66min
Running (6 mph)
112min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Macaroni and Cheese?

One serving of Macaroni and Cheese (1 serving) has 794 calories, which works out to 281 calories per 100 g. That is about 40% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Macaroni and Cheese high in protein?

It provides a solid 41 g of protein per serving (83% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 21% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Macaroni and Cheese keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 40 g of net carbs and 21% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Macaroni and Cheese?

2063 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Macaroni and Cheese?

12 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (283 g)

Calories794

% Daily Value*

Total fat 51g	66%
Saturated fat 30g	152%
Trans fat 0.9g
Cholesterol 203mg	68%
Sodium 2,063mg	90%
Total carbohydrate 42g	15%
Dietary fiber 1.8g	6%
Total sugars 12g
Protein 41g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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