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Macaroni and Cheese
Ingredients
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8
ounces dried elbow macaroni or desired-shape pasta (2 cups)
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2
tablespoons butter or margarine
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2
tablespoons all-purpose flour
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1/8
teaspoon ground black pepper
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1 1/2
cups fat-free milk
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1
12 ounce package sliced reduced-fat process American cheese product, torn
Directions
Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain. Meanwhile, for cheese sauce, in a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and pepper. Add milk all at once. Cook and stir until slightly thickened and bubbly. Add cheese, stirring until melted. Stir macaroni into cheese sauce in saucepan, stirring to coat. Cook over low heat for 2 to 3 minutes or until heated through, stirring frequently. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Makes 4 servings.
From the Test Kitchen
- Variation Oven Macaroni and Cheese:Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare as above, except increase milk to 2 cups. Transfer mixture to a 2-quart casserole. Bake, uncovered, for 25 to 30 minutes or until bubbly and heated through. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
(Macaroni and Cheese)
- Servings Per Recipe 4,
- Calories 507,
- Protein (gm) 29,
- Carbohydrate (gm) 54,
- Fat, total (gm) 20,
- Cholesterol (mg) 62,
- Saturated fat (gm) 11,
- Dietary Fiber, total (gm) 2,
- Sodium (mg) 1245,
- Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Top Brands
Sounds good, but over 1,000 mg of sodium per serving. Hardly heart-healthy.
1/30/2012 01:06:14 PM Report AbuseIt works really well with half Sharp Cheddar and half Swiss, however, the Swiss can also be substituted with Pepper Jack or Jackopeno for a spicier version. I also prefer whole milk and some minced and sauteed onions. It's a high-fat mix, anyway, so why skimp on the milk?
2/13/2011 11:57:29 PM Report AbuseThis is healthy? Not in my book.
1/5/2011 02:47:20 PM Report AbuseAmerican Cheese rules
1/4/2011 05:22:19 PM Report AbuseI have never used American cheese. I use two different kinds, Monterrey jack and sharp cheddar.... always mixes well! Never have left overs too!
11/13/2010 10:35:07 PM Report Abuse