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  • Easy Mac & Cheese

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    Easy Mac & Cheese
    Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min Servings: 1
    by ShaleeDP
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    Ingredients

    • 2 cups large elbow Macaroni (uncooked)
    • 2 cups low fat Milk (about 16 oz) (adjust if more is needed)
    • 1 tablespoon Butter (optional)
    • 1/2 teaspoon Mustard powder
    • 1 teaspoon Salt
    • Dash of Nutmeg
    • 1 cup Grated Cheese (any one or combination: Hard cheeses are best combined with a secondary, softer quickmelting cheese)
    • Toppings: bacon bits, bread crumbs, chopped parsley, diced tomatoes (optional)
    • black pepper to taste (optional)

    Directions

    1. Place raw elbow macaroni in colander and quickly rinse under water. Let drain.
    2. In medium sauce pan add milk, raw elbow macaroni, salt, butter, mustard powder and nutmeg.
    3. Slowly bring milk/macaroni mixture to a simmer on medium heat.
    4. Stirring the macaroni frequently as it comes up to a simmer. This will separate macaroni and keep them from sticking together.
    5. Once mixture comes to a simmer, immediately turn down heat to LOW. Continue to stir the mixture frequently so that macaroni will cook and absorb milk evenly.
    6. Cook for about 15-20 minutes or until milk has been fully absorbed.
    7. When milk has evaporated, stir in grated cheese of your choice. Stir the cheese evenly into the macaroni.
    8. Turn off heat. Place lid on top of pan and cover for about 5 minutes. This rest period will allow macaroni to plump up and absorb any excess milk.
    9. Take a final taste and add additional salt to taste. Before serving, stir one final time to mix everything together.
    10. Serve immediately.

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