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Correo Electrónico
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Raciónes: 6
Ingredientes
- 1/2lb gemelli or other short-cut pasta
- 4 strips bacon, chopped
- 2 ears sweet corn, kernels cut off cob (2 cups)
- salt and pepper
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- 2 Tablespoons flour
- 1 cup milk (I used skim)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 vine-ripened tomato, chopped (about 1 cup)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 155g | |
| Recipe makes 6 servings | |
| Calories 310 | |
| Calories from Fat 224 | 72% |
| Total Fat 25.25g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat 13.33g | 53% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 64mg | 21% |
| Sodium 503mg | 21% |
| Potassium 205mg | 6% |
| Total Carbs 6.84g | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.5g | 2% |
| Sugars 2.63g | 2% |
| Protein 14.05g | 22% |
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