Skillet Mac & Cheese
This creamy mac and cheese is so simple itís almost too easy! Kids always go for the rich cheese flavor, but Iíve never met an adult who didnít love it just as much.
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Serving size: 4
Calories per serving: 438
Ingredients:
Cook time:
Serving size: 4
Calories per serving: 438
2 cups uncooked pasta (about 8 ounces), such as elbow macaroni, cavatappi or shells
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups half and half cream
3/4 pound process cheese (Velveeta), cubed
Optional toppings: Fresh arugula, halved cherry tomatoes and coarsely ground pepper
Directions:
Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
Meanwhile, in a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually whisk in cream. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat; stir in cheese until melted.
Add macaroni; cook and stir until heated through. Top as desired.
Source: tasteofhome.com
Meanwhile, in a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually whisk in cream. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat; stir in cheese until melted.
Add macaroni; cook and stir until heated through. Top as desired.
Source: tasteofhome.com
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