Monday Night Mac and Cheese |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Five seconds is all that it takes to pour in the cream with this no fuss one-pot pasta dish that doesn't even require draining. It's so fast and easy, you can prepare any day magic any time. The cream, milk and Canadian cheese make a fabulous sauce - your kids'll love Mondays! Ingredients:
3 cups water |
1 cup 10% or 18% cream |
12 ounces elbow macaroni |
salt |
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour |
1 teaspoon dry or dijon mustard |
1/4 teaspoon pepper |
1 1/2 cups milk |
2 cups shredded canadian old or extra-old cheddar cheese |
Directions:
1. In a large pot, heat water and cream over medium heat until steaming. Stir in macaroni and 1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for about 8 min, stirring often, or until macaroni is almost tender.
2. Whisk flour, mustard and pepper into milk; stir into pot. Increase heat to medium; cook, stirring, for 3 to 5 min or until sauce is thickened.
3. Remove from heat; stir in cheese until melted.
4. Season to taste with salt.
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