Name: Wisconsin Mac and Cheese
Yield: 2 Servings; can be doubled
Ingredients: 1 1/3 cups small elbow macaroni; 1 slice whole wheat bread; 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter; 2 tablespoons all purpose flour; 3/4 cup low-fat milk; 3/4 cup canned vegetable broth; 2 green onions, thinly sliced; 1 1/2 cups (packed) grated sharp cheddar cheese

Buttered steamed broccoli and carrots are great with this ultimate comfort food; end with grapes and cookies.

Recipe information

Yield
2 Servings; can be doubled

Ingredients

1 1/3 cups small elbow macaroni

1 slice whole wheat bread

2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter

2 tablespoons all purpose flour

3/4 cup low-fat milk

3/4 cup canned vegetable broth

2 green onions, thinly sliced

1 1/2 cups (packed) grated sharp cheddar cheese

Preparation

Step 1
Cook macaroni in medium saucepan of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite. Drain.
Step 2
Meanwhile, grind bread in processor to fine crumbs; transfer to small bowl. Melt butter in medium saucepan. Mix 1/2 tablespoon into crumbs. Add flour to remaining butter; whisk over medium heat 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk and broth. Bring to boil, whisking constantly. Add green onions. Whisk 2 minutes longer. Remove from heat. Add cheese; stir until melted.
Step 3
Preheat broiler. Mix macaroni into sauce. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Spoon into 9-inch pie plate. Sprinkle crumbs over. Broil until crumbs brown, about 2 minutes, and serve.

TagsPasta Macaroni American Cheddar Cheese Dairy Main Dinner Nut Free Vegetarian Easy Quick Broil Food Processor Bon Appétit

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