Baked Mac & Cheese for One Recipe

Name: Baked Mac & Cheese for One
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cups Uncooked Whole Wheat Macaroni Or Other Pasta; 1 teaspoon Butter; 1 teaspoon Flour; 1/4 cups 1% Milk; 1/4 teaspoons Dijon Mustard; 1/4 teaspoons Worcestershire Sauce; 1/2 cups Shredded Gouda Cheese (other Good Melting Cheese); 1/4 teaspoons (pinch) Cayenne Pepper, Or More Depending On Heat Preference; 1/4 teaspoons Kosher Salt, Or More To Taste; 1/4 teaspoons Freshly Ground Black Pepper, Or More To Taste; 1 Tablespoon Whole Wheat Panko Breadcrumbs; 1/4 teaspoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Servings: persons

3/4 cups Uncooked Whole Wheat Macaroni Or Other Pasta
1 teaspoon Butter
1 teaspoon Flour
1/4 cups 1% Milk
1/4 teaspoons Dijon Mustard
1/4 teaspoons Worcestershire Sauce
1/2 cups Shredded Gouda Cheese (other Good Melting Cheese)
1/4 teaspoons (pinch) Cayenne Pepper, Or More Depending On Heat Preference
1/4 teaspoons Kosher Salt, Or More To Taste
1/4 teaspoons Freshly Ground Black Pepper, Or More To Taste
1 Tablespoon Whole Wheat Panko Breadcrumbs
1/4 teaspoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil

1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2
Cook pasta according to package directions (I cooked mine to al dente).
3
Drain.
4
Melt butter in a small saucepan set over medium heat.
5
Whisk in the flour for 30 seconds.
6
Whisk in the milk and cook, whisking constantly, until smooth and thickened, about 2 minutes.
7
Turn off heat.
8
Add in the mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and gouda; whisk until melted and smooth.
9
Season to taste with cayenne, salt, and pepper.
10
Toss the pasta with the cheese sauce and spoon into an individual oven-proof bowl or dish.
11
Toss panko breadcrumbs, olive oil, and a tiny pinch of Kosher salt together in a small bowl; scatter evenly over the top of the pasta.
12
Bake for 10 minutes, or until the cheese sauce is bubbling and the breadcrumb topping is crisp and golden.
13
Nutritional information: 489 calories, 21.1 grams fat, 12.9 grams saturated fat, 5.6 grams fiber, 23.2 grams protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cups Uncooked Whole Wheat Macaroni Or Other Pasta, 1 teaspoon Butter, 1 teaspoon Flour, 1/4 cups 1% Milk, and more.

Yes, Baked Mac & Cheese for One falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Baked Mac & Cheese for One

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