Cooks Creamy Tomato Mac And Cheese Recipe

Name: Cooks Creamy Tomato Mac And Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni; good amount of salt for water; 1 (14 ounce) can petite diced tomatoes, any flavor; 3 tablespoons butter; 1/4 cup flour; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 cup milk (1%); 1 cup half-and-half (5%); 1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth; 3 cups sharp cheddar cheese

Servings: persons

2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
good amount of salt for water
1 (14 ounce) can petite diced tomatoes, any flavor
3 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup flour
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup milk (1%)
1 cup half-and-half (5%)
1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
3 cups sharp cheddar cheese

1
Preheat oven to 400.
2
Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
3
Add salt.
4
Add macaroni and cook for 10 minutes.
5
Drain pasta and return to pot.
6
Add the tomatoes with their juice and cook, on medium heat, until all the moisture has evaporated.
7
About 5 minutes, stiring occasionally.
8
Meanwhile, in another saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
9
Add flour/cayenne and cook 4 minutes.
10
Add heated liquids and whisk.
11
Continue whisking until sauce thickens.
12
Add cheese and stir until melted.
13
Combine sauce with pasta mixture and turn into a 9x13, greased, casserole dish.
14
Bake 20 minutes.
15
Remove and let stand 10-15 minutes.

535

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni, good amount of salt for water, 1 (14 ounce) can petite diced tomatoes, any flavor, 3 tablespoons butter, and more.

Yes, Cooks Creamy Tomato Mac And Cheese 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.

Cooks Creamy Tomato Mac And Cheese

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