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Tuesday, November 17, 2015

healthier homemade mac and cheese

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1 (16 ounce) package whole wheat macaroni (such as smart taste ®)
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups shredded low-fat cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 3 cups low-fat (1%) milk
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup whole wheat bread crumbs
  • 1 pinch paprika

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 50 mins

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. cook elbow macaroni in boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes. drain.
  • melt 2 tablespoons butter in a saucepan over medium heat. stir in flour to make a roux. slowly add milk to roux, stirring constantly. stir in cheddar and parmesan cheeses and cook over low heat until cheese is melted and sauce is thick, about 3 minutes. place macaroni in large baking dish and pour sauce over macaroni. stir well.
  • melt 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium heat. add breadcrumbs and stir until butter is absorbed, 2 to 3 minutes. spread over macaroni to cover. sprinkle with paprika.
  • bake in preheated oven until cheese sauce is hot and breadcrumbs are browned, about 30 minutes.

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