Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Mac and Cheese

16 oz macaroni pasta (any shape shape you like) (I like shells)
1/2 C butter
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 C flour
3 1/2 C milk, warmed (I used nonfat)
1/4 C white wine (or sub w/chicken broth)
1/2 lb Velveeta cheese, cubed
1/2 lb cheddar, cubed (I used white cheddar)
1/2 C Italian bread crumbs (seasoned with spices including parsley*)
2 Tbl butter, melted

Heat 350' oven. Grease 9x13 glass dish ( 8x8 or round casserole, if making half the recipe).
Cook pasta for about 2-3 minutes less than called for, drain, set aside.
In a saucepan, melt 1/2 C butter, salt pepper, once melted add flour, stir until smooth. Let cook for 1 minute. Add milk, wine, bring to a boil, whisking. Add cheeses and stir until melted. Pour over cooked pasta and add to greased dish. Combine the bread crumbs and melted butter in a small bowl. Sprinkle macaroni with bread crumb topping, bake uncovered 30 minutes. (or until topping is golden brown)

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