Best Ever Macaroni and Cheese |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Comfort food at its best! Adapted this from a Land O Lakes recipe. Ingredients:
4 cups uncooked elbow macaroni |
1/4 cup margarine |
2 tablespoons flour |
2 cups 1% low-fat milk |
salt and pepper |
nutmeg |
2 cups light cheddar cheese, cubed 1/2 inch |
1/2 cup dried breadcrumbs |
1 tablespoon margarine, melted |
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley |
Directions:
1. Heat oven to 350°F Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain.
2. Meanwhile, melt margarine in saucepan until sizzling; stir in flour. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until smooth and bubbly (1 minute).
3. Add milk, salt, pepper and a dash of nutmeg. Continue cooking, stirring
4. occasionally, until sauce is thickened (3 to 4 minutes).
5. Stir in cooked macaroni and cheese. Spoon into 2-quart casserole.
6. Stir together all remaining ingredients in small bowl; sprinkle over macaroni.
7. and cheese. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until heated through and golden brown.
8. TIP: for a gourmet flavor, stir in 3 ounces cubed cream cheese and 1.
9. teaspoon Dijon mustard with the milk.
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