Easy Stovetop Mac and Cheese (Cooking Light - April 2013)

By KDCooks

Serve with a nice green salad.

Ingredients

• 8 ounces large elbow macaroni
• 2 cups 1% low-fat milk
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• Dash of ground red pepper
• 3 ounces light processed cheese, shredded (such as Velveeta Light; about 3/4 cup)
• 2.5 ounces extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (about 2/3 cup)
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• Cooking spray
• 1/4 cup fresh breadcrumbs

Details

Servings 4
Adapted from myrecipes.com

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat broiler to high.

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.

While pasta cooks, combine milk, flour, and peppers in a large saucepan, stirring with a whisk. Bring to a boil; cook for 4 minutes or until thick. Remove from heat. Add cheeses and salt; stir until smooth.

Add pasta, and stir to coat. Spoon mixture into a 1 1/2-quart glass or ceramic baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle breadcrumbs evenly over top; broil 2 minutes or until browned.