Mromig.weebly.com



Healthier Mac and Cheese Total Time: 30 mins Yield: Makes 8 servings INGREDIENTS:12 oz. fusilli or elbow pasta (substitute whole wheat or brown rice pasta for ? of amount) 1 ? tbsp. butter? onion (minced)41243251270000? cup flour 2 cups milk of choice1 cup chicken or vegetable broth2 cups shredded cheddar 12 oz. fresh broccoli florets2 tbsp. parmesan cheese ? cup seasoned bread crumbsCooking spraySalt and pepper to tasteINSTRUCTIONS:Preheat oven to 375°In a large pot of salted water, cook the pasta and broccoli together, according to the package directions for al dente.Spray a baking dish with cooking spray, set aside. In a large heavy skillet, melt the butter, then add the onion and cook over low heat for 2 minutes.Add the flour and cook 1 minute or until flour is golden and well-combined.Whisk in the milk and broth, raise heat to a medium-high until it comes to a boil, then cook an additional 5 minutes or until smooth and thick.Season with salt and pepper if desired. Remove from heat, add cheese, and stir until melted.Stir in the cooked pasta and broccoli (and any other mix in such as bacon, ham,etc.), then pour into the prepared baking dish. Top with the breadcrumbs and parmesan. Spray a little more cooking spray on top. Bake 15-20 minutes, then broil a few minutes until the breadcrumbs are golden. ................
................

In order to avoid copyright disputes, this page is only a partial summary.

Google Online Preview   Download