BEST EVER MACARONI AND CHEESE

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Make and share this Best Ever Macaroni and Cheese recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Redsie

Categories     Cheese

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
1/4 cup margarine
2 tablespoons flour
2 cups 1% low-fat milk
salt and pepper
nutmeg
2 cups light cheddar cheese, cubed 1/2 inch
1/2 cup dried breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon margarine, melted
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain.
  • Meanwhile, melt margarine in saucepan until sizzling; stir in flour. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until smooth and bubbly (1 minute).
  • Add milk, salt, pepper and a dash of nutmeg. Continue cooking, stirring
  • occasionally, until sauce is thickened (3 to 4 minutes).
  • Stir in cooked macaroni and cheese. Spoon into 2-quart casserole.
  • Stir together all remaining ingredients in small bowl; sprinkle over macaroni.
  • and cheese. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until heated through and golden brown.
  • TIP: for a gourmet flavor, stir in 3 ounces cubed cream cheese and 1.
  • teaspoon Dijon mustard with the milk.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 499.7, Fat 14.9, SaturatedFat 4.4, Cholesterol 13.3, Sodium 485.7, Carbohydrate 65.8, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 6.3, Protein 24.2

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