25-Minute Macaroni and Cheese
One bite of this noodle dish and you'll say cheese! Stick a feather in your cap and call it macaroni. Goes great with fried chicken.
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Makes:
6 servings
Ingredients
1 (7 oz.) pkg. elbow macaroni
1 tbsp. butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 tbsp. all-purpose flour
1 cup canned evaporated skim milk
1/4 tsp. salt
1 1/4 cups shredded low-fat cheddar cheese
Methods/steps
Cook macaroni in 3 quarts water until al dente, stirring occasionally (about 8-10 minutes).
Meanwhile, melt butter in a medium saucepan.
Add garlic and cayenne pepper.
Cook 1 minute over medium heat.
Add the flour, and cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Add the milk and salt; bring to a simmer, stirring frequently.
Simmer 2 minutes.
Reduce heat to low, and stir in 1-cup cheese.
Drain pasta and add it to the sauce.
Cook 1 minute.
Sprinkle with remaining 1/4-cup cheese before serving.
Additional Tips
Ready in 25 min
10 min prep
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