Recipe information
Ingredients for - Makeover Creamy Mac & Cheese
6. 2 cups fat-free half-and-half -
9. 3 cups shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese -
10. OPTIONAL TOPPING: -
13. 3 cups soft bread crumbs -
14. 1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese -
15. OPTIONAL GARNISH: -
16. sliced cherry tomatoes and minced chives -
How to cook deliciously - Makeover Creamy Mac & Cheese
1. Stage
Preheat oven to 350°. Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain.
2. Stage
Meanwhile, in small bowl, whisk flour, seasonings and half-and-half until smooth. In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in half-and-half mixture. Add milk. Bring to a gentle boil, stirring constantly; remove from heat. Add cheese; stir until melted. Stir in macaroni. Transfer to a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray.
3. Stage
For optional topping, in a large skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender. Add bread crumbs; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Sprinkle over macaroni mixture; top with cheese.
4. Stage
Bake, uncovered, until heated through, 25-30 minutes . Garnish as desired.
