Budget Macaroni and Cheese
TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 20 min.
YIELD: 4 servings.
This is a quick and creamy main dish. I've tried many macaroni and cheese recipes, but this is my favorite.—Debbie Carlson, San Diego, California
Ingredients
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1 package (7 ounces) elbow macaroni
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3 tablespoons butter
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3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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Dash pepper
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1 cup whole milk
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Directions
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1.
Cook the macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat. Add the flour, salt and pepper; stir until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in cheese until melted.
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2.
Drain macaroni. Add to the cheese mixture; toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts
1 each: 412 calories, 20g fat (13g saturated fat), 61mg cholesterol, 437mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 15g protein.
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