Mac and Cheese Mac and Cheese these days might be one of the most popular sides. When you go to a restaurant, there are all kinds of special dishes. I have the solution for you to make macaroni and cheese at home and you don’t even have to boil the pasta, speaking of saving steps. There are no pots to wash!! When Wal-Mart wanted a true family favorite at an affordable price, that was it and they used the Great Value brand. I always use low fat shredded cheese as you get the cheese flavor with all the health benefits and not the fat. Great Value has low-fat Cheddar cheese. Try whole wheat pasta once, for me please? I can’t wait for you to try this easy recipe. Let me know what you think!
Macaroni and cheese in one step
Preparation time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 1 hour, 10 minutes
Dining Occasion: Lunch/Dinner
Makes 10 – 12 servings
Serving size 1 cup
Cost per serving: less than $1
Ingredients:
5 cups Great Value skim milk
1 egg
3 tablespoons of sugar Great Value
1 tablespoon Great Value butter, melted
1 pkg. (16 oz.) Great Value Whole Wheat Elbow Macaroni
Great value salt and pepper to taste.
2 cups Great Value low-fat shredded Cheddar cheese
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. In a bowl, mix the milk, egg, and sugar.
3. In a 2-quart oblong baking dish, combine remaining ingredients, reserving some cheese for later, if desired. Carefully pour the milk mixture over the macaroni and stir well.
4. Bake, covered, 60 to 65 minutes or until almost all liquid is absorbed. Uncover, add remaining cheese, and continue to bake an additional 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
Tips:
o All in one dish without boiling pasta: mix, cover and bake.
o Make this recipe your own by using a variety of Great Value cheeses, adding ground turkey or chopped vegetables.