Macaroni & Cheese

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 3
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 329.9
  • Total Fat: 16.5 g
  • Cholesterol: 48.4 mg
  • Sodium: 287.9 mg
  • Total Carbs: 31.7 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.3 g
  • Protein: 13.2 g

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Introduction

Just a simple recipe that my kids and I enjoy. Just a simple recipe that my kids and I enjoy.
Number of Servings: 3

Ingredients

    1 1/2 cups elbow macaroni
    2 Tbsp unsalted butter
    2 Tbsp flour
    1/2 cup 2% milk
    mozzarella cheese, part skim, shredded (52 grams)
    cheddar cheese, shredded (18 grams)
    salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Shred cheeses, set aside.

Bring water to a boil for the macaroni. Once it is boiling, add pasta and cook until al dente (approx. 6 minutes)

While water heats/pasta cooks, melt butter in a pan.

Once butter is melted, whisk in flour for about 1 minute.

Whisk in milk until no lumps remain.

Whisk in shredded cheeses, salt and pepper.

Once pasta is cooked, drain and add to cheese sauce in pan. Stir until pasta is coated. Serve immediately.

*Note-- If the sauce gets too thick/stringy, add a little water and stir to help loosen it.

Serving Size: Makes 3 servings

Number of Servings: 3

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LYNN1451.