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Mac & Cheese For One

Making mac and cheese for one person is easy, and it requires just one pot! The key to success is making sure all of your ingredients are prepped and ready before you begin, as everything moves pretty quickly. Also, be sure to use a delicious sharp Cheddar for this recipe so that your mac and cheese delivers all of that delicious cheesy flavor.

Active Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Yield
Serves 1

How to Make It

1. Step
Coat the bottom of a small saucepan with cooking spray; heat over medium heat. Add panko; cook, stirring often, until golden, 30 to 45 seconds. Transfer to a plate. Let the pot cool slightly, then wipe it clean.
2. Step
Add 2 cups water to the pot; bring to a boil over high heat. Add pasta and cook according to package instructions. Drain the pasta; transfer to a bowl and cover to keep warm. Wipe out the pot.
3. Step
Heat oil in the pot over medium heat. Stir in flour; cook, whisking constantly, until golden and toasty, 30 to 45 seconds. Gradually whisk in milk; cook, whisking constantly, until the sauce simmers and thickens, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in cheese, salt, Worcestershire and garlic powder. Stir in the pasta. Top with the toasted breadcrumbs just before serving.

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon panko breadcrumbs, preferably whole-wheat
  • ⅓ cup whole-wheat elbow macaroni
  • 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup nonfat milk
  • 2 tablespoons shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder

Tags

Diabetes AppropriateEgg FreeNut-FreeSoy-Free

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