Family Style Macaroni & Cheese

By pavaldez

Ingredients

• 2 cups elbow macaroni
• 2 1/2 tbsp butter, divided
• 1 1/2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups 2% milk
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 1/2 cup shredded low-fat cheddar cheese (6oz)
• 1/4 cup dried unfalvored breadcrumbs

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

1. Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain; set aside.

2. Melt 1 tbsp butter in a small skillet. Add bread crumbs. Cook and stir until toasted, about 3 minutes. Set aside.

3. In medium saucepan, melt remaining butter. Add flour. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly or 1 minute. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly. Cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened. Stir in salt and pepper. Remove pan from heat. Add cheese. Stir until cheese is melted.

4. Stir macaroni into cheese sauce. Spoon onto individual serving plates, then sprinkle with toasted bread crumbs and serve.