wisconsin mac and cheese

Name: Wisconsin Mac and Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/3 cup(s) small elbow macaroni; 1 slice(s) whole wheat bread; 2 tablespoon(s) butter; 2 tablespoon(s) all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup(s) low-fat milk; 3/4 cup(s) canned vegetable broth, or chicken broth; 2 - green onions, thinly sliced; 1 1/2 cup(s) grated sharp cheddar cheese, packed

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Vicki Butts (lazyme)

Grapeview, WA

Updated on Jan 13, 2016

Great comfort food. From Bon Appetit, November 1995.

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 20 Min

method Stove Top

yield 2 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 1/3 cups small elbow macaroni
1 slice whole wheat bread
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3/4 cup low-fat milk
3/4 cup canned vegetable broth, or chicken broth
2 - green onions, thinly sliced
1 1/2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese, packed

How To Make wisconsin mac and cheese

Step 1

Cook macaroni in medium saucepan of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite. Drain.

Step 2

Meanwhile, grind bread in processor to fine crumbs; transfer to small bowl.
Step 3

Melt butter in medium saucepan. Mix 1/2 tablespoon into crumbs.
Step 4

Add flour to remaining butter; whisk over medium heat 2 minutes.
Step 5

Gradually whisk in milk and broth. Bring to boil, whisking constantly.
Step 6

Add green onions. Whisk 2 minutes longer. Remove from heat. Add cheese; stir until melted.
Step 7

Preheat broiler.
Step 8

Mix macaroni into sauce. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Step 9

Spoon into 9-inch pie plate. Sprinkle crumbs over.
Step 10

Broil until crumbs brown, about 2 minutes, and serve.
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