INGREDIENTS
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480 calories
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9 g fat (5 g saturated)
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450 mg sodium
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Ask Americans what they would eat for their last meal on earth and most would likely tell you mac and cheese. Too bad restaurants and frozen-food purveyors start their macaroni and cheese with a base of cream and butter—a recipe for caloric calamit
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You'll Need:
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2 Tbsp butter
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1/2 yellow onion, minced
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2 Tbsp flour
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3 cups milk
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2 cups shredded extra-sharp Cheddar
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Salt and black pepper to taste
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1 lb elbow macaroni, penne, or shells
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1/4 cup chopped Pickled Jalapenos
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2 oz prosciutto or ham, cut into thin strips
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1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
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1/4 cup grated Parmesan