Side Dish: Macaroni & Cheese

Comfort food never tasted this good and without the extra calories.

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 30 mins

Total Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

2 cups lowfat milk
1 dash pepper
1/2 tsp salt
0.12 cup flour
2 cups elbow shaped macaroni
2 tbsps light butter
1/2 lb grated extra-sharp cheddar cheese

Instructions

1. Boil macaroni is salty hot water.

2. In separate pan, melt the butter (not too hot), stir in flour and milk until reasonably thickened.

3. Stir in 1 cup of cheese into the sauce until melted.

4. Add drained pasta to the sauce and mix. Place all ingredients in baking dish and sprinkle remaining cheese over.

5. Cook in oven at 350° F (175° C) for a little under 30 minutes.

6. Note: you can add paprika to help in the browning process but not too much to impact taste.

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