Multigrain Mac and Cheese
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Ingredients
- 12 ounces multigrain or whole-wheat elbow macaroni (3 1/2 cups)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons bread crumbs
- kosher salt and pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley (optional)
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 3 1/2 cups grated Cheddar (12 ounces)
Directions
- Cook the macaroni according to the package directions.
- Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the bread crumbs and cook, stirring, until golden, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Stir in ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper and the parsley (if desired). Transfer to a small bowl and set aside.
- Wipe out the saucepan and melt the remaining tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Add the flour and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.
- Whisk in the milk and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has slightly thickened, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Add the Cheddar and ½ teaspoon salt and whisk until the cheese melts. Stir in the macaroni. Divide among bowls and sprinkle with the bread crumbs.
Nutritional Information
- Per Serving
- Calories 758 (46% from fat)
- Fat 39g (sat 18g)
- Cholesterol 100mg
- Carbohydrate 73g
- Sodium 1007mg
- Protein 37g
- Fiber 7g
- Sugar 6g
What does this mean? See
Nutrition 101
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Make it a meal: Serve the macaroni and cheese with green beans sautéed in butter and garlic.
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