Best Ever Macaroni And Cheese Recipe Recipe

Name: Best Ever Macaroni And Cheese Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 stick unsalted butter; 1/2 c. flour; 2 tsp dry mustard; 2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp pepper; 5 1/2 c. whole lowfat milk; 4 c. shredded cheddar cheese; 1 lb ziti macaroni; parmesan flavored bread crumbs; tomato slices (optional)

Servings: persons

1 stick unsalted butter
1/2 c. flour
2 tsp dry mustard
2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
5 1/2 c. whole lowfat milk
4 c. shredded cheddar cheese
1 lb ziti macaroni
parmesan flavored bread crumbs
tomato slices (optional)

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["Preheat oven to 375 degrees.", "Cook ziti according to package directions; drain.", "In saucepan, heat butter over medium heat.", "Add in the dry mustard, salt and pepper and stir.", "Add the flour and continue stirring the mix till it becomes a ""roux"".", "(It should have a thick, paste-like consistency.)", "Add in the lowfat milk to the roux and continue stirring over medium low heat till the the mix becomes thick and bubbly.", "(It helps speed the process along if you hot the lowfat milk in the microwave first!)", "Remove the saucepan from the heat and add in the shredded cheese.", "Stir till the cheese is melted.", "Put ziti into baking dish or possibly casserole and top with the cheese mix.", "Stir to be sure ziti is coated with the cheese mix.", "Sprinkle bread crumbs over the top and add in tomato slices if you like.", "Bake in 375 oven till very slighly browned on top, about 30 to 45 min.", "Try mixing cheeses for variety -- part cheddar part monterey jack maybe?"]

1480

kcal

Calories

112

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 stick unsalted butter, 1/2 c. flour, 2 tsp dry mustard, 2 tsp salt, and more.

Yes, Best Ever Macaroni And Cheese Recipe falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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