Creamy Stovetop Mac and Cheese

By Ckelley116

Ingredients

• 1 lb elbow macaroni
• 3 tbsp flour
• 3 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp ground mustard
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 2 1/4 cup milk
• 1/4 cup reduced fat cream cheese, softened
• 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 tsp minced garlic
• 1 1/4 cup reduced fat cheddar cheese, shredded

Preparation

Step 1

Prepare macaroni according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain.

In a medium saucepan over meduim heat, melt butter. Whisk in flour, salt, pepper and mustard, stirring until well-combined.

Whisk in milk until well blended. Drop in spoonfuls of cream cheese; bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly.

When mixture boils, reduce heat and simmer 2 minutes or until thick and cream cheese melts, stirring occasionally.

Stir in Worcestershire and garlic; simmer 1 minute.

Remove from heat.

Add cheddar cheese, stirring until it melts.

Combine pasta and cheese sauce in a large bowl; toss well.