Five Minute Mac-n-Cheese

5-Minute Mac-n-Cheese

Sometimes you need a helping of good old comfort food. Using whole wheat pasta and reduced fat cheese, you can make macaroni and cheese a reasonably healthful dish. It’s a hasty tasty meal or side dish, depending on your appetite. ☺

RECIPE

Five Minute Mac-n-Cheese

Ingredients:

1. ½ cup skim or 1% milk
2. 1 Tbsp. cornstarch
3. 1 Tbsp. frozen chopped onions
4. ¼ tsp. minced garlic
5. Pinch grated nutmeg
6. 1 measuring cup of shredded reduced fat cheese (your choice—I like sharp cheddar)
7. 1 cup cooked whole wheat macaroni
8. Salt & Pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Dissolve the cornstarch into the cold milk. Stir in onions and garlic.
2. Pour the milk mixture into a one-quart saucepan and bring to a boil. Quickly reduce heat and stir frequently until milk thickens.
3. Immediately remove from heat and fold in the cheese until incorporated to make a cheese sauce. If sauce is too tight or stiff, add a small amount of milk.
4. Toss with the macaroni, season as desired with salt and/or pepper, and serve.

Yield: 2 servings (or 1 if you’re hungry!)

Enjoy!

From RECIPES FOR RECOVERY ©2011 Cheryl Norman