Creamy One-Pot Mac and Cheese
Print Category Macaroni Thematic No thematic Source Nestlé Carnation Evaluation
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Ingredient
- 2 cups [ 500 mL] uncooked macaroni or rotini pasta
- 1 can (385 ml) NESTLÉ® CARNATION® 2% Evaporated Milk
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour 45 ml
- 3/4 tsp salt 4 ml
- 1/2 tsp dry mustard 2 ml
- 1/4 cup light cream cheese 50 ml
- 2 cups shredded old Cheddar cheese 500 ml
- Black pepper, optional
Preparation
- Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and set aside. Stir together evaporated milk, flour, salt and mustard in large saucepan.
- Add cream cheese; cook over medium-high heat, stirring, for about 5 minutes or until just boiling and slightly thickened. Remove from heat; stir in Cheddar cheese until melted. Stir pasta into cheese sauce; serve immediately.
Cook commentary
Makes 6 servings.
This comfy one-pot meal takes just a bit longer to prepare than boxed varieties and tastes so much better. Already an excellent source of calcium, tossing in your favourite steamed veggies will further give this dish a healthy nutritional punch.
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