Leftover Mac & Cheese Loaf
Leftover Mac & Cheese Loaf is a creative, home-style casserole made by repurposing leftover macaroni and cheese into a baked, sliceable loaf. It typically combines the leftover pasta with eggs, milk, and often cheese or breadcrumbs to bind it, then bakes until golden. This dish is a classic example of American comfort food and resourceful home cooking.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
The loaf is generally high in carbohydrates and fat, with a moderate amount of protein from the pasta, cheese, and eggs. A typical serving provides a good source of calcium and phosphorus, with a rough calorie range of 350-450 kcal per slice.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 400 kcal |
| Protein | 16 g |
| Carbs | 38 g |
| Fat | 20 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 650 mg |
| Calcium | 300 mg |
| Phosphorus | 250 mg |
| Selenium | 20 mcg |
| Vitamin A | 150 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.8 mcg |
| Zinc | 2.5 mg |
| Iron | 2 mg |
| Magnesium | 30 mg |
Per 1 slice (approx. 180 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
This dish is a quintessential example of culinary frugality, transforming a common leftover into a new, satisfying meal. Nutritionally, it concentrates the dairy and grain components, making it a dense source of energy and certain minerals like calcium.
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