ORGANIC MACARONI AND CHEESE

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As the weather turns colder, there is a wide variety of organic products available throughout your local grocery store to heat up your kitchen, and your insides. Try this perfect comfort meal to beat the chill:

Provided by Mary Jenny

Categories     Macaroni And Cheese

Time 40m

Yield 6 , 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup fresh white breadcrumbs
1 (200 g) package pc organics medium cheddar, shredded
1 3/4 cups organic macaroni
3 tablespoons pc organics salted fresh churned butter
3 tablespoons pc organics all-purpose flour
2 cups skim milk
2 teaspoons dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375° F (190° C). Lightly grease an 8-inch square (2 L) baking dish.
  • In small bowl, stir together bread crumbs and 1/2 cup (125 mL) of the cheese. Set aside for the topping.
  • Cook macaroni according to package instructions. Drain. Rinse under cold water and drain again. Return to pot. Set aside.
  • In saucepan, melt butter over medium high heat. Add flour and cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Slowly whisk in milk until smooth. Whisk in dry mustard. Cook for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring constantly, or until sauce thickens. Remove from heat and stir in remaining cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Stir sauce into cooked pasta and turn into prepared baking dish. Sprinkle evenly with topping. 6. Cover with sheet of lightly greased aluminum foil. Bake, covered, for 25 minutes. Remove foil and continue baking for 10 to 15 minutes, or until top is golden and sauce is bubbling. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Fat 17.9, SaturatedFat 11, Cholesterol 52, Sodium 424.5, Carbohydrate 32.9, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 1.2, Protein 16.5

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