Make over Creamy Mac and Cheese

By learen

Ingredients

• 16 oz elbow macaroni
• 1/3 c all purpose flour
• 1/2 t garlic powder
• 1/2 t pepper
• 1/4 t salt
• 2 c fat free half and half
• 2 T butter
• 2 c fat free milk
• 3 c (12oz) shredded reduced fat sharp cheddar cheese
• Optional topping
• 2 T butter
• 1 med onion chopped
• 5 c cubed bread
• 1/2 c shredded reduced fat cheddar cheese

Details

Preparation time 30mins
Cooking time 55mins
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350. Cook macaroni according to package directions then drain.

Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk flour, seasonings and half and half until smooth.

In a large saucepan, melt butter over med heat. Stir in half and half mixture. Ad milk and bring to a gentle boil, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and add cheese; stir until melted.

Stir in macaroni. Transfer to a 13x9 baking dish coated with Pam.

For optional topping, in a large skillet, heat butter over med high heat. Add onion and cook and stir until tender. Add bread; cook and stir 2 min longer. Sprinkle bread mixture over macaroni and top with cheese.

Bake uncovered 25-30 min or until heated through.