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Easy Cheesy Mac and Cheese

Toss that blue box! This homemade version is easy, cheesy and sure to please(y)!
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Course Healthy Lunches, Healthy Main Dishes, Healthy Side Dishes
Cuisine Kid Pleasers
Servings 4 servings
Calories 1530 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 teaspoon(s) salt
  • 2 cup(s) macaroni pasta
  • 1 cooking spray
  • 1 tablespoon(s) light butter
  • 1/8 cup(s) whole wheat flour
  • 2 cup(s) almond milk
  • 1 1/2 cup(s) cheddar cheese, diced
  • 1/2 cup(s) romano cheese

Instructions
 

  • Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
  • Add the macaroni and cook for 10 minutes then drain.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 F.
  • Coat a large baking pan with cooking spray.
  • Add butter and let it melt.
  • Once melted, add the flour and let bubble.
  • Add 1/2 cup of almond milk and stir.
  • Add the remaining milk and bring to a boil.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and add the cheese.
  • Add the macaroni and stir gently until completely coated with the cheese.
  • Place the macaroni mixture in a baking dish and bake for about 30 minutes.
  • Serve hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 1530kcalCarbohydrates: 100.58gProtein: 75gFat: 92.33gSaturated Fat: 49.83gCholesterol: 252.46mgSodium: 4276.25mgFiber: 6.73gSugar: 16.91g
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