Macaroni and Cheese (Cook This, Not That)
- Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
2 tbsp. butter1/2 yellow onion, minced2 tbsp. flour3 c. skim milk2 c. shredded extra-sharp CheddarSalt and black pepper to taste1 lb (can reduce) whole wheat elbow macaroni1/4 c. chopped pickeled jalapenos2 oz. prosciutto1/2 c. panko bread crumbs1/4 c. grated Parmesan
Preheat oven to 375.
Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium hat. Add the onion and cook until soft and translucent (but not browned), about 3 minutes. Add the flour and stir to incorporate into the butter. Pour in the milk a few tablespoons at a time, using a whisk to incorporate the flour and prevent lumps from forming. When all the milk has been added, allow the sauce to simmer for10 minutes, until it begins to thicken. Stir in the cheese and season with salt and pepper.
Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente, drain, and return to the pot. Add the cheese sauce, jalapenos, and prosciutto and stir to fully incorporate. Pour into a large baking dish. Top with the bread crumbs and sprinkle with Parmesan.
Bake for 10 minutes. Turn on the broiler and broil until the bead crumbs are golden brown and crispy, about another 3 minutes.
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JACLIGHT.
Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium hat. Add the onion and cook until soft and translucent (but not browned), about 3 minutes. Add the flour and stir to incorporate into the butter. Pour in the milk a few tablespoons at a time, using a whisk to incorporate the flour and prevent lumps from forming. When all the milk has been added, allow the sauce to simmer for10 minutes, until it begins to thicken. Stir in the cheese and season with salt and pepper.
Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente, drain, and return to the pot. Add the cheese sauce, jalapenos, and prosciutto and stir to fully incorporate. Pour into a large baking dish. Top with the bread crumbs and sprinkle with Parmesan.
Bake for 10 minutes. Turn on the broiler and broil until the bead crumbs are golden brown and crispy, about another 3 minutes.
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JACLIGHT.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 385.9
- Total Fat: 18.5 g
- Cholesterol: 57.0 mg
- Sodium: 688.9 mg
- Total Carbs: 35.7 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3.0 g
- Protein: 21.3 g
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