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25-Minute Macaroni and Cheese

One bite of this noodle dish and you’ll say cheese! Stick a feather in your cap and call it macaroni. Goes great with fried chicken.
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Course Pasta
Cuisine Continental

Servings 6 servings
Calories 1102.91 kcal

Ingredients

  

  • 2 cup(s) elbow macaroni
  • 1 tablespoon(s) butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 pinch(es) cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon(s) all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup(s) nonfat evaporated milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt
  • 1 1/4 cup(s) shredded low fat cheddar cheese

Instructions

 

  • Cook macaroni in 3 quarts water until al dente, stirring occasionally (about 8-10 minutes).
  • Meanwhile, melt butter in a medium saucepan.
  • Add garlic and cayenne pepper.
  • Cook 1 minute over medium heat.
  • Add the flour, and cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  • Add the milk and salt; bring to a simmer, stirring frequently.
  • Simmer 2 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to low, and stir in 1-cup cheese.
  • Drain pasta and add it to the sauce.
  • Cook 1 minute.
  • Sprinkle with remaining 1/4-cup cheese before serving.
  • Ready in 25 min 10 min prep.

Nutrition

Calories: 1102.91kcalCarbohydrates: 142.17gProtein: 74.69gFat: 24.87gSaturated Fat: 14.3gCholesterol: 70.43mgSodium: 2214.55mgFiber: 6.65gSugar: 31.62g

Keyword Macaroni & Cheese
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