Creamy Macaroni And Mozzarella With Crusty Topping Recipe

Name: Creamy Macaroni And Mozzarella With Crusty Topping
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon unsalted butter for greasing baking dish; 8 ounces whole wheat elbow macaroni; 1 cup low-fat milk, at room temperature; 4 ounces cream cheese; 1/4 cup white wine; 2 large cage-free eggs; 8 ounces fresh mozzarella, shredded; sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1/2 cup wheat germ; 1 garlic clove, minced

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon unsalted butter for greasing baking dish
8 ounces whole wheat elbow macaroni
1 cup low-fat milk, at room temperature
4 ounces cream cheese
1/4 cup white wine
2 large cage-free eggs
8 ounces fresh mozzarella, shredded
sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup wheat germ
1 garlic clove, minced

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Butter a baking dish with a tablespoon of butter.
2
Cook macaroni according to package directions and drain well. Return to empty pot.
3
Meanwhile, heat the milk, cream cheese, and white wine over low heat, stirring often, until very hot but not simmering, about 5 minutes. In a small bowl, whisk the eggs. Gradually whisk the hot milk into the eggs. Return the milk mixture to the saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until lightly thickened, but do not boil. Stir in three quarters of mozzarella cheese, and cook, stirring constantly, until cheese melts. Season to taste with sea salt and cracked black pepper. Stir the milk and mozzarella mixture into the macaroni. Transfer the macaroni and cheese to a baking dish.
4
Heat extra virgin olive oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Add wheat germ and garlic. Cook 3 minutes or until toasted and fragrant, stirring constantly.
5
Sprinkle with the remaining mozzarella and the toasted wheat germ. Bake until bubbling and golden brown, about 35 minutes. Serve immediately.

460

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon unsalted butter for greasing baking dish, 8 ounces whole wheat elbow macaroni, 1 cup low-fat milk, at room temperature, 4 ounces cream cheese, and more.

Yes, Creamy Macaroni And Mozzarella With Crusty Topping 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.

Creamy Macaroni And Mozzarella With Crusty Topping

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