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mac attack

Recipe by
sylvia bourque
Moncton, NB

This is a healthy revamp of Mac and Cheese

yield 8 servings
prep time 15 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For mac attack

  • 2 1/2 c
    1% milk
  • 1/4 c
    all purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp
    each dry mustard and salt
  • 1/4 tsp
    each paprika and black pepper
  • 1 1/2 c
    shredded reduced fat sharp cheddar cheese
  • 2 oz
    light cream cheese
  • 1/4 c
    minced onions
  • 3 Tbsp
    parmesan cheese
  • 6 c
    cooked elbow macaroni, you can use whole wheat
  • TOPPING
  • 1/4 c
    unseasoned dry bread crumbs
  • 1 Tbsp
    parmesan cheese

How To Make mac attack

  • 1
    In a medium saucepan, combine the milk and flour until smooth. Cook over medium high heat until mixture is bubbly and thickened, about 7-8 minutes.
  • 2
    Stir in dry mustard, salt, paprika, pepper, all cheeses, and onions. Continue to cook until cheeses are completely melted.
  • 3
    Combine cheese sauce with cooked macaroni. Transfer to a large casserole dish that has been sprayed with non stick spray.
  • 4
    Mix bread crumbs and parmesan cheese. Sprinkle over macaroni. Bake at 350, uncovered, for 30 minutes. Serve immediately.
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