Family Friendly Macaroni & Cheese

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 16
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 221.5
  • Total Fat: 5.6 g
  • Cholesterol: 13.2 mg
  • Sodium: 87.2 mg
  • Total Carbs: 31.6 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3.2 g
  • Protein: 10.5 g

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Introduction

This recipe is a quick and easy one to make. It is great for when you are craving the comfort foods! My kids absolutely love it. It is budget friendly too! This recipe is a quick and easy one to make. It is great for when you are craving the comfort foods! My kids absolutely love it. It is budget friendly too!
Number of Servings: 16

Ingredients

    2 Tbs. unsalted butter
    2 Tbs. whole wheat flour
    1 2/3 cup of 1% milk
    2 Tbs. parmesan cheese
    1 cup of shredded sharp cheddar cheese ( you can add more for a cheesier flavor)
    1 box of pasta ( I used barilla plus elbows)
    salt/pepper (optional)

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions

Melt butter in sauce pan on low heat. Stir in flour until smooth. Slowly stir in milk. Increase heat to med-low stirring constantly Bring to a low boil and continue stirring for 5-7 mins. Turn heat off, add parmesan cheese mix until completely combined. Add in Cheddar cheese mixing until completely combined. Pour over cooked pasta and mix until completely coated. Serve

I use different types (shells, penne etc.) whole wheat pastas every time. My kids think they are getting a treat and it is WAY better than the box kind!

I haven't played with the ingredients -red. fat items or skim milk yet to see how it changed the nutrional info. Wasn't sure how it would effect the flavor. Try it out and let me know! :)

A serving size is 1/2 cup.
Total servings : @ 16 (plenty of leftovers)

Number of Servings: 16

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ZRAMOMMA.