Smooth And Creamy Mac 'n' Cheese Recipe - Cooking Index
Smooth And Creamy Mac 'n' Cheese Recipe - Cooking Index
| 1 | Elbow macaroni - (8 oz) | |
| 2 teaspoons | 10ml | Butter |
| 2 tablespoons | 30ml | All-purpose flour |
| 1/4 teaspoon | 1.3ml | Salt |
| 1/4 teaspoon | 1.3ml | Freshly-ground black pepper |
| 1 | Low-fat evaporated milk - (12 oz) | |
| 1 1/2 cups | 219g / 7.7oz | Shredded sharp Cheddar cheese - (6 oz) |
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Coat an 8-inch square baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Cook the macaroni according to package directions, omitting the salt; drain.
Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt the butter over high heat; add the flour, salt, and pepper. Slowly whisk in the evaporated milk and continue cooking for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the mixture begins to thicken.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and add the macaroni and the cheese; mix well, then pour into the baking dish. Bake for 20 to 22 minutes, or until bubbly and heated through.
This recipe yields 6 servings. Serving size: 1/6 recipe.
Exchanges Per Serving: 2 Starch, 1 Fat, 1 Medium-Fat Meat, 1/2 Fat-Free Milk.
Nutrition Facts: Calories 325; Calories from Fat 102; Total Fat 11g; Saturated Fat 7g; Cholesterol 33mg; Sodium 369mg; Carbohydrate 38g; Dietary Fiber 1g; Sugars 7g; Protein 17g.
Source:
American Diabetes Association at http://www.diabetes.org
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