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Whole Wheat Macaroni and Cheese

from kristineskitchenblog.com
A creamy cheese sauce coats every bite of this Whole Wheat Macaroni and Cheese. This mac and cheese recipe is a family favorite that we've been making for years!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 503kcal

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces whole wheat pasta I used rotini
  • 2 slices whole wheat bread or use 2/3 cup panko crumbs
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 2 cups milk low fat or whole
  • 8 ounces (2 cups) shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Instructions

  • Spray a baking dish with cooking spray. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling water according to package directions for al dente. Drain the pasta and place it back into the cooking pot.
  • Meanwhile, tear bread into large pieces and place in food processor. Pulse a few times to form small crumbs. Place the breadcrumbs in a bowl. (Alternatively, you may use 2/3 cup panko breadcrumbs.)
  • Melt the butter in a medium saucepan, and stir 1 tablespoon of it into the breadcrumbs. Whisk the flour into the remaining melted butter over medium heat. Continue whisking for 1 minute so that the flour taste cooks off a bit. Gradually whisk in the milk. Continue cooking, whisking often, until the mixture is brought to a boil and begins to thicken, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Immediately stir the grated cheddar into the milk mixture until it evenly melts. Stir the cheese mixture into the pasta. Pour into prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the top of the pasta with the breadcrumbs. Bake 15-20 minutes, until hot and bubbly and lightly browned on top. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 503kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 68mg | Sodium: 378mg | Potassium: 289mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 744IU | Calcium: 399mg | Iron: 3mg
Nutrition information is only an estimate.
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