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Wednesday, April 8, 2009

Old -Fashiond Baked Macaroni and Cheese Casserole!!!


This meal may not win a photo contest but it sure satisfies the tummy! 1-10 (7) GREAT COMFORT FOOD without the fat and calories!
David and I really enjoyed this, but we both enjoy ZIP in our food. The next time I will kick things up a notch! It is FAST and EASY!

Old-Fashioned Baked Macaroni and Cheese Casserole

Yield: 8 servings
NI: 257 calories, 4.5g fat, 1.3 g fiber

Ingredients:

12 oz elbow macaroni (2 1/2 cups) cook pasta while preparing rest of dish.

Sauce

1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups chicken or vegetable stock
1 3/4 cups 2% milk
1 1/4 cups shredded low-fat Cheddar cheese
2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1/8 tsp each salt and freshly ground black pepper

Topping
1/3c dry seasoned bread crumbs
3 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp vegetable oil

Directions: In a large pot of boiling water, cook macaroni for 8-10 minutes or until tender but firm. Drain.

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Spray an 8 cup casserole dish with cooking spray.

To make sauce: In a saucepan, whisk together flour, stock, and milk until smooth. Place over medium heat; cook, whisking, for 3 minutes or until sauce is hot and thickened. Stir in cheeses, mustard, and salt and pepper; cook 1 minute longer, or until cheese melts. Remove from heat.

Toss pasta with cheese sauce. Pour into prepared casserole dish.

To make topping; In a small bowl, stir together all ingredients. Sprinkle over casserole.

Bake in centre of oven for 10 minutes or until golden. Enjoy!

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