Semi-Homemade Macaroni and Cheese

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 6
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 389.9
  • Total Fat: 16.7 g
  • Cholesterol: 36.4 mg
  • Sodium: 550.7 mg
  • Total Carbs: 45.5 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3.2 g
  • Protein: 14.2 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Semi-Homemade Macaroni and Cheese calories by ingredient


Introduction

Grate your cheese while the macaroni is cooking to save time! Grate your cheese while the macaroni is cooking to save time!
Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

    1 box Great Value Thick and Creamy Macaroni & Cheese
    Great Value Whole Wheat Elbow Pasta, 1 1/4 cup
    Milk, fat free, Great Value, 1 1/4 C.
    Butter, unsalted, 2 tbsp
    Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 2 tbsp
    Great Value American Cheese Slices, 3 slices
    Cabot Seriously Sharp Cheddar Cheese, 3 oz, grated
    Garlic powder, 1/2 tsp
    Paprika, 1 tsp

Directions

1. Grate cheese before starting, or while macaroni is cooking, to save time.
2. Bring 3 quarts of water to boil, and add wheat macaroni. Cook on high heat for about 4 minutes.
3. Add white macaroni and continue cooking for 5-8 minutes more, or until almost tender. (It is IMPORTANT that you DO NOT overcook at this time, since macaroni will continue to cook during the last step.)
4. Drain macaroni. Turn off heat. DO NOT return macaroni to pan at this point.
5. Before turning on heat again, add milk, sauce mix, garlic powder and paprika to pan and stir until well-blended.
6. Turn on heat to medium and add butter, olive oil, and cheeses. Stir until melted and smooth.
7. Return macaroni to pan and stir carefully until hot and completely coated with cheese sauce.

Makes 6 servings, 1 Cup each.