Healthy Mac & Cheese With Bechamel-Cheddar Sauce Recipe

Name: Healthy Mac & Cheese With Bechamel-Cheddar Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups whole wheat pasta; 3 (12 ounce) cans evaporated milk; 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 4 tablespoons butter; 1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese; 1/2 cup monterey jack cheese; 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg; 1 teaspoon dry mustard; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; Topping; 3 slices whole wheat bread; 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese; 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Servings: persons

2 cups whole wheat pasta
3 (12 ounce) cans evaporated milk
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup monterey jack cheese
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Topping
3 slices whole wheat bread
1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons butter, melted

1
In a large pot, bring 10 cups of water to a boil. Add macaroni, bring to a boil, then simmer on medium-high heat until al dente (a little less than fully cooked). Set aside 1/2 cup of pasta water. Drain pasta and immediately rinse with cold water.
2
In the same pot used for the macaroni, melt butter and add flour. Whisk until mixture looks like a paste and is light beige in color. Slowly pour in evaporated milk while whisking, and continue until fully incorperated. Simmer and stir for another 3-4 minutes for sauce to thicken Stir in nutmeg, mustard, and salt.
3
Remove from heat and add cheese and pasta water. Continue stiring until cheese is fully melted. Pour macaroni back into and stir until fully mixed with sauce.
4
(This step is for topping.) Break apart bread in large peices and pulse in food processor with melted butter until bread is in small crumbs. Mix with cheese and cayenne pepper and set aside.
5
Pour macaroni mixture into a 9x13 casserole dishes and spread bread/cheese mixture over the top.
6
Bake for 25 minutes at 350 degrees.
7
Remove from oven when top is slightly browned and let sit for 10 minutes before serving.

981

kcal

Calories

Fat

105

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups whole wheat pasta, 3 (12 ounce) cans evaporated milk, 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 4 tablespoons butter, and more.

Yes, Healthy Mac & Cheese With Bechamel-Cheddar Sauce 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.

Healthy Mac & Cheese With Bechamel-Cheddar Sauce

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