Light Cheddar and Macaroni

Light Cheddar and Macaroni

10min
Prep time
30min
Cook time
8
Servings
Light Cheddar and Macaroni
10min
Prep time
30min
Cook time
8
Servings

Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and butter a 3-quart shallow baking dish. Fill a large pot three-fourths full with water and add a pinch of salt. Cook macaroni until al dente
  2. Melt butter in a sauté pan and add panko breadcrumbs. Season with salt and pepper. Keep stirring over medium heat until golden brown. Let cool and add 1/2 cup of Cheddar until combined.*
  3. In a large saucepan, melt butter over low to medium heat and stir in flour, stirring for 3 minutes. Whisk in milk. Bring sauce to a boil, whisking constantly, and simmer. Whisk occasionally for 3 minutes. Stir in remaining Cheddar, mustard, thyme, salt and pepper. Remove pan from heat.
  4. In a large bowl, stir together macaroni, chicken stock and sauce. Transfer mixture to baking dish.
  5. Sprinkle breadcrumbs and cheese mixture evenly over macaroni and bake in middle of oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until golden and bubbling.

Note*

Can be made one day in advance and refrigerated.

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Nutrition Information

  • Per serving
  • Calories 410
  • Total Fat 11g
  • Cholesterol 30mg
  • Sodium 610g
  • Total Carbohydrate 58g
  • Protein 21g