Masterful Mac 'N' Cheese Recipe

Name: Masterful Mac 'N' Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 lb macaroni (preferably whole wheat); 1 1/2 cups milk; 1/4 - 1/2 cup orange puree (My Take on Sneaky Orange Puree and or Sneaky Chef Make-Ahead White Puree); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 cups grated colby cheese (or cheddar cheese); Crunchy Topping Variation; 1 cup whole grain cereal flake (like Wheaties or Total); 1/4 cup wheat germ, unsweetened; 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese; 2 tablespoons butter, diced into small pieces (or use Smart Balance)

Servings: persons

1/2 lb macaroni (preferably whole wheat)
1 1/2 cups milk
1/4 - 1/2 cup orange puree (My Take on Sneaky Orange Puree and or Sneaky Chef Make-Ahead White Puree)
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups grated colby cheese (or cheddar cheese)
Crunchy Topping Variation
1 cup whole grain cereal flake (like Wheaties or Total)
1/4 cup wheat germ, unsweetened
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons butter, diced into small pieces (or use Smart Balance)

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["Preheat oven to 375*F.", "Butter a 9"" square baking pan.", "Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the macaroni and cook according to the package directions, until firm and slightly undercooked(8-10 minutes). Drain and set aside.", "In a large bowl, whisk the milk with the oange puree and salt.(and white puree if using-if using both use 1/4 cup each). Put half the macaroni into the baking pan and top with half colby(or cheddar) cheese.", "Next, layer with the rest of the macaroni, then pour the milk mixture over the top, finishing with the last of the cheese on top.", "If using Crunchy Topping Variation, use a rolling pin to gently crush cereal in a sealed plastic bag. Or, you can quickly pulse the cereal in a food processor. Add wheat germ and Parmesan to the bag and shake to mix.", "Sprinkle crumb mixture on top of macaroni and cheese and dot with butter.", "Bake 30-35 minutes, or until golden and bubbling."]

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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: 1/2 lb macaroni (preferably whole wheat), 1 1/2 cups milk, 1/4 - 1/2 cup orange puree (My Take on Sneaky Orange Puree and or Sneaky Chef Make-Ahead White Puree), 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Masterful Mac 'N' 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.

Masterful Mac 'N' Cheese

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