BAKED MACARONI AND PIMENTO CHEESE

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From the KC Star (local newspaper) n adapted from Southern Living...it looks so DARN and HEALTHY that I wish I could eat some right now! :P

Provided by Vanessa

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 ounces elbow macaroni
3 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups skim milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
8 ounces shredded 50% reduced-fat cheddar cheese
1 (4 ounce) jar diced pimentos, drained
1/3 cup fine dry breadcrumb
1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni according to the package; drain.
  • Heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter.
  • Whisk in flour gradually until smooth. Cook, whisking constantly, for 1 minute.
  • Gradually, whisk in the milk, salt, cayenne pepper and garlic powder. Cook,.
  • while whisking frequently for 3-5 minutes or until thickened.
  • Add cheddar cheese and pimentos; cook until cheese is melted and sauce is smooth.
  • Remove from heat and stir in pasta.
  • In a baking dish with cooking spray (9-by-13 in.), spoon pasta mixture.
  • In a bowl, add parmesan cheese and bread crumbs. Sprinkle over pasta mixture.
  • Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until golden and bubbly!

RFG POC
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! I used sharp cheddar cheese and it gave the macaroni and cheese a nice kick. I will definitely be making this again.


Vini P
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd pleaser. The combination of macaroni and pimento cheese is perfect, and the baked topping gives it a nice crunch.


Mahr Qamar
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This was a delicious and easy recipe to follow. I made it for my family and they loved it. The pimento cheese gave it a unique and flavorful twist.


Fulgence Mbuya
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This was a great recipe! The macaroni and cheese was creamy and flavorful, and the pimento cheese added a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.


carlos galvan
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I made this for my family and they loved it! The macaroni and cheese was creamy and flavorful, and the pimento cheese added a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Nokuthula Moyo
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! I used sharp cheddar cheese and it gave the macaroni and cheese a nice kick. I will definitely be making this again.


Shahadat Hossain
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd pleaser. The combination of macaroni and pimento cheese is perfect, and the baked topping gives it a nice crunch.


Michael Okafor
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This was a delicious and easy recipe to follow. I made it for my family and they loved it. The pimento cheese gave it a unique and flavorful twist.


Dana Neibert
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This was a great recipe! The macaroni and cheese was creamy and flavorful, and the pimento cheese added a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Akbar Lala
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I made this for my family and they loved it! The macaroni and cheese was creamy and flavorful, and the pimento cheese added a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Deliwe Solani
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! I used sharp cheddar cheese and it gave the macaroni and cheese a nice kick. I will definitely be making this again.


Jamaica Jamaica
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd pleaser. The combination of macaroni and pimento cheese is perfect, and the baked topping gives it a nice crunch.


Sumon Basak
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This was a delicious and easy recipe to follow. I made it for my family and they loved it. The pimento cheese gave it a unique and flavorful twist.


Ch Mubeen
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This baked macaroni and pimento cheese was a hit with my family! It was easy to make and the flavor was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.