Healthier Baked Mac and Cheese

Name: Healthier Baked Mac and Cheese
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 375 grams whole wheat macaroni ( (about 3 cups dry)); 1/4 cup butter or margarine; 1/4 cup all purpose flour; 1 1/2 cups 1% milk; 1 1/2 cups chicken broth; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 cups + 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (low fat if desired); 1/3 cup Panko bread crumbs

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Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total: 30 minutes

Servings: 6

Cost: $3.32 /serving

Author : Ashley Fehr

Ingredients

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375 grams whole wheat macaroni ((about 3 cups dry))1/4 cup butter or margarine1/4 cup all purpose flour1 1/2 cups 1% milk1 1/2 cups chicken broth1/2 teaspoon salt2 cups + 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (low fat if desired)1/3 cup Panko bread crumbs

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Instructions

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Step 1

Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water. Pour into a greased 9x13" pan and set aside. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 2

In a large skillet, melt butter. Stir in flour and cook 1 minute.

Step 3

Whisk in milk and chicken broth and cook over medium heat, whisking often, until thickened (about 5-6 minutes).

Step 4

Stir in salt and 2 cups cheese until melted. Pour over macaroni in pan and stir until combined.

Step 5

Sprinkle with Panko bread crumbs and remaining 1 cup cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes or until bubbly. Broil for 1-2 minutes to brown the top if desired.