Creamy Macaroni and Cheese

Creamy Macaroni and Cheese
  • Prep Time: 5 Min.
  • Cook Time: 26 Min.
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

  • non-stick cooking spray
  • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika, if desired
  • 2 tablespoon butter, melted
  • 2 cup dry small elbow macaroni, cooked and drained (4 cups cooked)
  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • 2 tablespoon all purpose flour
  • 1 (12 oz) can PET® Evaporated Milk
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cup (8 oz) shredded Cheddar or sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup (4 oz) pasteurized prepared cheese product, cut into small cubes

Instructions

  • HEAT oven to 350°F. Spray 1-1/2 quart baking dish with no-stick spray. Combine breadcrumbs, paprika and melted butter in a small bowl.
  • MELT 2 tablespoons butter in a 4-quart saucepan. Whisk in flour, stirring constantly until bubbly and lightly browned. Add evaporated milk, water and salt. Simmer, stirring until thickened. Stir in cheese. Cook over low heat until mixture is smooth. Add cooked macaroni. Stir until cheese sauce coats pasta evenly. Pour into prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with breadcrumb topping.
  • BAKE for 26-28 minutes or until bubbly and light golden brown.
  • Nutritional Information Per Serving

    Serving Size 1/6, Calories Per Serving 530, Total Fat 30g, Calories From Fat 530g, Saturated Fat 6g, Trans Fat 0g, Polyunsaturated Fat 0g, Monounsaturated Fat 1.5g, Cholesterol 95mg, Sodium 810mg, Carbohydrates 42g, Dietary Fiber 0g, Sugar 8g, Protein 23g;Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 6%, Calcium 25%, Vitamin C 2%, Iron 2%.

    *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.