BAKED MACARONI & CHEESE

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Another simple creamy mac & cheese recipe. When I was a kid my grandmother made it with American cheese and long macaroni noodles. I recently found the noodles that she used in a farmer's market - they are Greek pastichio macaroni noodles broken into 1-2 inch pieces before cooking. Give it a try with the Greek noodles if you can find them. Otherwise, use whatever noodles work for you.

Provided by karen

Categories     Penne

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups elbow macaroni or 2 cups penne pasta
1 1/2 cups milk (2% or skim)
3 tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese or 1 cup American cheese
3 tablespoons parmesan cheese, fresh & grated

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Spray a 1 quart casserole dish with cooking spray.
  • Cook noodles according to package directions, then drain.
  • While noodles are cooking, combine a small amount of milk with the flour.
  • Whisk until the flour is absorbed.
  • Add the milk flour mixture, the remaining milk, and salt & pepper to a pot.
  • Stirring constantly, heat until the sauce thickens and comes to a boil.
  • Add cheddar cheese in batches, stirring until the cheese is melted before adding more.
  • Add macaroni and transfer to casserole dish.
  • Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 405, Fat 14.6, SaturatedFat 8.8, Cholesterol 45.8, Sodium 571.1, Carbohydrate 48.5, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 1.1, Protein 18.9

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