Stovetop Mac and Cheese
Stovetop Mac and Cheese
At just over 300 calories, Mac and Cheese is no longer off limits. Because the sauce is thickened with flour, low-fat milk works well in this application.
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
- 1 cup 1% low-fat milk
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 cups shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper .
- 1 slice white bread
- 1 tablespoon butter melted
Instructions
Cook Pasta
- Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.
- Drain.
Create Cheese Sauce and Add Pasta
- Combine milk and flour in a medium saucepan, stirring with a whisk.
- Cook over medium heat 2 minutes or until thick, stirring constantly with a whisk.
- Add cheese, salt, and pepper, stirring with a whisk until smooth.
- Add pasta; toss to coat. Let stand 4 minutes.
Create and Toast Bread Crumbs
- Place bread in a food processor, and pulse 10 times or until the crumbs measure 1 1/4 cups.
- Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
- Add breadcrumbs, and cook 5 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in melted butter; cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Serve
- Sprinkle breadcrumb mixture over pasta mixture and serve.
Notes
Found online at: https://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/stovetop-mac-cheese