MOZZARELLA MACARONI AND CHEESE

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This one-dish wonder super-charges the cheesy flavor, taking ordinary mac and cheese from comfort food to "wow!" food. Follow three easy steps to get this dinner on the table in 30 minutes.

Provided by By Angie McGowan

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons Gold Medalâ„¢ all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon grated or very finely chopped garlic
2 cups milk
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (8 oz)
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • Cook and drain macaroni as directed on package.
  • In 10-inch skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Using whisk, stir in flour, salt and garlic. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, or until mixture smells nutty and is lightly golden, stirring constantly with whisk.
  • Add milk. Continue to beat with whisk, scraping bottom of skillet until mixture heats to boiling. Mixture will thicken. Remove from heat; add cheese and basil. Stir with whisk until smooth. Stir in drained macaroni.
  • Serve with additional basil leaves if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 570, Carbohydrate 68 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1330 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 1/2 g

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