Skillet Mac & Cheese

Name: Skillet Mac & Cheese
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 2 cups uncooked pasta (about 8 ounces), such as elbow macaroni, cavatappi or shells; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream; 3/4 pound process cheese (Velveeta), cubed; Optional toppings: Fresh arugula, halved cherry tomatoes and coarsely ground pepper

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 25 min. YIELD: 4 servings.

This creamy mac ’n’ cheese is so simple it’s almost too easy! —Ann Bowers, Rockport, Texas

Ingredients

2 cups uncooked pasta (about 8 ounces), such as elbow macaroni, cavatappi or shells
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream
3/4 pound process cheese (Velveeta), cubed
Optional toppings: Fresh arugula, halved cherry tomatoes and coarsely ground pepper

Directions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
2. Meanwhile, in a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually whisk in cream. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat; stir in cheese until melted.
3. Add macaroni; cook and stir until heated through. Top as desired.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/2 cups: 600 calories, 37g fat (23g saturated fat), 144mg cholesterol, 1185mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 1g fiber), 23g protein.

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