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Creamy macaroni and cheese

Creamy macaroni and cheese
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Ingredients/Components

  • all-purpose flour - 2 Tbsp
  • clove garlic, minced - 1 item
  • skim milk
  • chopped green onions - 1/2 c
  • dried basil leaves - 1/4 tsp
  • black pepper - 1/8 tsp
  • dash of Tabasco sauce - 1 item
  • canola oil - 2 Tbsp
  • unseasoned dry bread crumbs - 1 Tbsp
  • uncooked small elbow macaroni
  • light Neufchatel cheese, softened and cubed - 4 oz
  • sharp, reduced-fat Cheddar cheese, shredded - 4 oz

How to make creamy macaroni and cheese:

Heat oven to 350°. Oil a 2-quart casserole. Set aside. Cook macaroni, without salt, following package directions. Drain well. Heat oil in large skillet on medium heat. Add onions and garlic. Saute until tender. Stir in flour, basil, pepper and Tabasco sauce. Blend well. Blend in milk slowly. Cook on medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and bubbles. Add cheese pieces. Stir until smooth.

Add sauce to well drained, hot macaroni. Toss to mix. Pour into casserole. Sprinkle with bread crumbs. Bake at 350° for 25 minutes. Makes 6 servings.

Recipe categories: Side dish, Pasta, Elbow macaroni.

Rating:
Creamy macaroni and cheese
3.2
Average rating: 3.2 of 5, total votes: 6
Cook. Time: PT1H20M
Total Time: PT1H20M


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