Mac and Cheese Recipe

Name: Mac and Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Pasta & Noodles
Ingredients: 1 pound large elbow macaroni; 1/4 cup all purpose flour; 2 1/2 cups nonfat milk; 1 tablespoon margarine; 1/4 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon dry mustard; 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 pound reduced-fat cheddar cheese, shredded; 1 large ripe tomato, sliced; 3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

1 pound large elbow macaroni
1/4 cup all purpose flour
2 1/2 cups nonfat milk
1 tablespoon margarine
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pound reduced-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
1 large ripe tomato, sliced
3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese

1
Cook macaroni according to package directions.
2
Drain and set aside.
3
In a screw-top jar, combine flour with 1/2 cup of the nonfat milk to form a smooth paste.
4
Set aside.
5
In a saucepan over medium heat, melt margarine; add remaining milk, paprika, mustard, hot sauce, salt and pepper, stirring constantly.
6
When milk is hot, gradually stir in reserved flour mixture.
7
Cook, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened and bubbly.
8
Add cheddar cheese; stir until melted.
9
Stir macaroni into cheese sauce.
10
Transfer to a 2-quart casserole.
11
Arrange tomato slices over top, pushing edges of each slice into macaroni.
12
Bake, uncovered, at 350F for 45 minutes.
13
Sprinkle with Parmesan and serve.

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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: 1 pound large elbow macaroni, 1/4 cup all purpose flour, 2 1/2 cups nonfat milk, 1 tablespoon margarine, and more.

Yes, 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.

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