Macaroni and Cheese
serves 6

Macaroni and Cheese

They don't call it comfort food for nothing! Creamy and loaded with cheddar cheese nothing satisfies like mac and cheese. There is no baking involved in this easy macaroni and cheese recipe it's all cooked on the stovetop.

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8 ounces (2 cups) elbow macaroni
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour

1 cup low-fat milk
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

1. In a large saucepan bring water to boil. Cook macaroni in boiling water for 8 minutes. (If you want al dente pasta only cook it for 6 minutes.)
2. Drain pasta, set aside until the cheese sauce is done.
3. While the macaroni is cooking melt butter in a medium saucepan over low heat. 
4. When the butter is melted add the flour, whisking well until smooth. (I always pre-measure the flour and the liquid used in the next step.)
5. Slowly add the milk to the roux (The butter and flour mixture.)
6. Continue stirring over low heat. When the sauce has thickened add the cheddar cheese.
7. Stir the sauce over low heat until the cheese is completely melted. 

• Don't use anything higher than a medium-low heat for the final step or the cheese may curdle ruining your sauce!   
  

Calories 353, Fat 17.3g, Cholesterol 52mg, Sodium 281mg
Carbohydrates 32.7g, Fiber 1.3g, Sugars 3.3g, Protein 16.0g