Vegetarian

Candice Kumai's Platinum Macaroni and Cheese is for Dinner.

Candice Kumai's Platinum Macaroni and Cheese takes several minutes to prepare.

Candice Kumai's Platinum Macaroni and Cheese takes several minutes to cook.

Candice Kumai's Platinum Macaroni and Cheese makes 7 servings.

The ingredients for Candice Kumai's Platinum Macaroni and Cheese are:

3 C Elbow Macaroni, uncooked, (Shells, or Ziti work too, shells are just so fancy!

?You fancy huh?

1 Tablespoon, Unsalted Butter

1 Tablespoon , All Purpose Flour

1 teaspoon garlic powder (optional) But I love this extra bit of flavor to add a bit of a kick

2 ? C Almond Milk ?This is what makes this recipe ?skinny? and clever, like you!

? C Gruyere Cheese, fine grated

Sea Salt, to taste

Top off with

? C Breadcrumbs or Panko (optional)

1 T Fresh or dried Basil, chiffonade (optional)

More Gruyere Cheese? Please!

Here is how you make Candice Kumai's Platinum Macaroni and Cheese:

1- Cook the macaroni as directed. Cook in salted boiling water, 5 minutes or until al dente.2- Strain the macaroni, cool and set aside. Toss in a light bit of olive oil to prevent sticking.3- In a large saucepan melt the 1 tablespoon of butter, on medium low heat add in the 1 tablespoon of flour, stir with a wooden spoon or a whisk creating a roux (a thick paste, base for sauces).4- Add in the garlic powder and almond milk, reduce heat to med-low and allow the sauce to thicken, about 20 minutes.5- When sauce is nappe? (coats the back of a spoon) add in the cooked macaroni, toss well to coat all the noodles, Add in the ? C grated Gruyere cheese.6- Now, you can add the basil and eat straight outta the pan, (oink oink, I do it all the time) or if you love an gratin topping (aka a deelish golden brown, crusty, crisp top) Transfer mac n cheese to oven safe bowls, sprinkle some more Gruyere cheese, breadcrumbs/Panko, Place uncovered in your trusty oven on Broil- top rack, watch her now, she cooks up fast! Let her bronze up and tan and remove from oven, cool and effin? devour that ish! Word to yo mutha.Number of Servings: 7Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LEESAHOHH.

The nutritional information for Candice Kumai's Platinum Macaroni and Cheese is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 7
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 294.2

• Total Fat: 12.2 g
• Cholesterol: 38.4 mg
• Sodium: 110.1 mg
• Total Carbs: 32.4 g
• Dietary Fiber: 2.9 g
• Protein: 15.1 g