HOW TO MAKE AMERICAN FOOD (MAC AND CHEESE)

 

 

Ingredients

• 3 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
• 12 ounces reduced-fat process cheese (Velveeta), sliced
• 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons ground mustard
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1 can (12 ounces) fat-free evaporated milk
• 1-1/4 cups fat-free milk
• 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted Directions:
  1. Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain. In a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray, layer a third of the macaroni, half of the cheese and half of the onion. Repeat layers. Top with remaining macaroni.
  2. In a bowl, combine the flour, mustard, pepper, evaporated milk and milk; pour over layers. Combine bread crumbs and butter; sprinkle over top.
  3. Cover and bake at 375° for 20 minutes. Uncover; bake 15 minutes longer or until bubbly. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Yield: 8 servings.

  Originally published as Macaroni and Cheese in Light & Tasty April/May 2005, p49