Side Dish

Family Friendly Macaroni and Cheese is for Side Dish.

Family Friendly Macaroni and Cheese takes 5 minutes to prepare.

Family Friendly Macaroni and Cheese takes 10 minutes to cook.

Family Friendly Macaroni and Cheese makes 16 servings.

The ingredients for Family Friendly Macaroni and Cheese are:

2 Tbs. unsalted butter
2 Tbs. whole wheat flour
1 2/3 cup of 1% milk
2 Tbs. parmesan cheese
1 cup of shredded sharp cheddar cheese ( you can add more for a cheesier flavor)
1 box of pasta ( I used barilla plus elbows)
salt/pepper (optional)

Here is how you make Family Friendly Macaroni and Cheese:

Cook pasta according to package directionsMelt butter in sauce pan on low heat. Stir in flour until smooth. Slowly stir in milk. Increase heat to med-low stirring constantly Bring to a low boil and continue stirring for 5-7 mins. Turn heat off, add parmesan cheese mix until completely combined. Add in Cheddar cheese mixing until completely combined. Pour over cooked pasta and mix until completely coated. ServeI use different types (shells, penne etc.) whole wheat pastas every time. My kids think they are getting a treat and it is WAY better than the box kind!I haven't played with the ingredients -red. fat items or skim milk yet to see how it changed the nutrional info. Wasn't sure how it would effect the flavor. Try it out and let me know! :)A serving size is 1/2 cup. Total servings : @ 16 (plenty of leftovers)Number of Servings: 16Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ZRAMOMMA.

The nutritional information for Family Friendly Macaroni and Cheese is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 16
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 221.5

• Total Fat: 5.6 g
• Cholesterol: 13.2 mg
• Sodium: 87.2 mg
• Total Carbs: 31.6 g
• Dietary Fiber: 3.2 g
• Protein: 10.5 g