Mac and Cheese

Ingredients

  • 12 oz elbow macaroni
  • 2 Tbsp butter
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 2 cups skim milk
  • 1/4 cup small onion
  • 1 chicken bouillon cube
  • 1 cup water
  • 8 oz reduced fat finely shredded Mexican style cheese
  • 1/4 cup Italian style breadcrumbs
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions.
  2. Grease a baking dish with some cooking spray.
  3. Preheat oven too 375°F.
  4. In a large skillet, melt butter. Add flour and cook over low heat while stirring with a whisk.
  5. Add onion and cook 2 min.
  6. Add milk, chicken bouillon, and water and continue whisking, raising temperature to medium-high until the mixture boils and is smooth and thick. Season with salt and pepper.
  7. Once it becomes thick, remove from heat.
  8. Add Mexican style cheese 1/4 cup at a time and mix until cheese is melted. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
  9. Add pasta to cheese sauce mixture.
  10. Top with Parmesan cheese and bake for 15-20 minutes. Briol for a few minutes to golden top.
  11. Serve and enjoy!