Easy Macaroni and Cheese

  • Prep 5 min
  • Total 20 min
  • Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 2 cups uncooked small shell pasta or elbow macaroni (8 ounces)
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (6 ounces) or 8 ounces process cheese spread loaf, cut into cubes
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon butter or margarine, if desired
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps

  • 1
    Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
  • 2
    In 2-quart saucepan, stir remaining ingredients into pasta. Cook over low heat about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cheese is melted and sauce is desired consistency.

  • For a hearty Southern-style meal, serve the mac 'n cheese with warm pork and beans and corn bread or muffins on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories
435
Calories from Fat
145
Total Fat
16g
Saturated Fat
10g
Cholesterol
50mg
Sodium
590mg
Total Carbohydrate
54g
Dietary Fiber
2g
Protein
21g
% Daily Value*:
Iron
16%
16%
Exchanges:
3 Starch; 2 Vegetable;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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