O CANADA! STOVE TOP MAC-N-CHEESE

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It's a heck of a lot quicker and easier to do mac and cheese on the stovetop. I add Canadian bacon to mine, because, well, I love bacon in all its forms.

Provided by Cluich

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 ounces elbow macaroni, uncooked
8 ounces Canadian bacon, diced
1 1/4 cups low-fat milk
2 tablespoons flour
1 1/4 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
paprika, to taste

Steps:

  • Cook the macaroni in a pot of boiling salted water.
  • Meanwhile, saute the Canadian bacon in a large, non-stick saucepan for about 5 minutes.
  • Whisk the milk and flour together in a bowl, then add to the saucepan, bringing it all to a boil, while stirring constantly.
  • Reduce heat to medium and stir in cheese, onion powder and garlic powder.
  • Cook until cheese melts.
  • When pasta is done, drain it and stir in the cheese mixture.
  • Add paprika to taste (and for a little extra colour) and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 511.1, Fat 17.7, SaturatedFat 9.5, Cholesterol 71.5, Sodium 1119.3, Carbohydrate 53.9, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 5.8, Protein 32.4

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