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best mac and cheese

(1 rating)
Recipe by
LINDA BAILEY
STERLING HEIGHTS, MI

Put cheesy mac on the menu tonight. This is a lower-fat version of a comfort food classic. It's every bit as good without all the added baggage.

(1 rating)
yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 25 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For best mac and cheese

  • 1 Tbsp
    butter
  • 2 Tbsp
    all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/4 c
    skim milk
  • 1 1/2 c
    (6 oz.) shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese
  • 3 Tbsp
    grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp
    low-sodium worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 tsp
    dry mustard
  • 1/8 tsp
    pepper
  • 1/8 tsp
    hot sauce
  • 4 c
    hot cooked medium elbow macaroni

How To Make best mac and cheese

  • 1
    Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat; add flour. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly with a wire whisk. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly.
  • 2
    Bring to a boil; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; add cheeses and next 4 ingredients, stirring until cheeses melt. Combine cheese sauce and macaroni in a bowl; stir well. Serve immediately.
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