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INGREDIENTS

2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup flour
2 cups 1% milk, hot, but not boiling
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  salt to taste
  freshly ground black pepper
3/4 lb macaroni noodles
1/4 cup bread crumbs
RECIPE

  • Preheat the oven to 375ºF and spray a 2-quart casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  • In a 2-quart saucepan, melt butter with olive oil and then whisk in flour over medium heat. Cook, stirring often, for about 2 2 minutes. Slowly whisk in the hot milk and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until mixture starts to thicken. Stir in the Parmesan and Cheddar cheeses and season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • Add the macaroni to the boiling water and cook until the pasta is al dente, about 7 or 8 minutes. Drain the pasta.
  • Pour the macaroni into the cheese pot and place in prepared casserole dish. Sprinkle the breadcrumbs over the macaroni.
  • Bake, uncovered, for about 30 minutes or until the edges are bubbling and the top is golden brown. Remove from the oven and let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
 

SERVING SUGGESTION

SERVING SIZE:
1.5 cups

NUMBER OF SERVINGS:
6

NUTRITION FACTS
 
Calories 440
Total Fat 14 g
Sodium 590 mg
Total Carbohydrates 57 g
Fiber 8 g
Protein 21 g
 

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