Recipe Name Homemade Mac n Cheese Submitted by malloryg
Recipe Description healthy mac and cheese
Quantity 1 Quantity Unit 9x13 glass dish
Prep Time (minutes) 15 Cook Time (minutes) 30 Ready In (minutes) 45
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Ingredients
Amount Measure Ingredient
14
ouncesMacaroni, whole-wheat, cooked
1 1/2
cup, shreddedshredded cheddar cheese
3/4
cupsgrated parmesan
1
cup, shreddedcheese, swiss
2
cupsWhole organic milk
1
cup1% milk
4
tablespoonsbutter
1/2
cupbread crumbs, dry, grated, seasoned
1/2
cupwhole wheat flour
1/2
teaspoonPaprika
Steps
Sequence Step
1boil water, cook elbows al dente.
2melt 2 TBSP butter and add flour (forgot to include in ingredients - you need 1/2 c flour) to make a roux.
3slowly add the 3 cups of milk to the roux, stir constantly. simmer for 3 mins or until thickened.
4once the sauce has thickened a bit add parmesan, cheddar, and swiss. mix and allow cheese to melt, it should only take a few mins.
5put elbows in 9x13 pan - pour sauce over macaroni
6heat saucepan and melt 2 TBSP butter - add the breadcrumbs and stir until breadcrumbs take on all the butter. top macaroni dish with crumbs/butter mix and then top with a dusting of paprika.
7oven at 350 degrees F - bake for 30 minutes. let rest for a few minutes before serving.