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Easy Creamy Mac-n-Cheese

Source of Recipe


From "Southern Cooking Annual Recipes 2009"



List of Ingredients



• ½ (16-ounce) package rotini pasta
  
• ¼ cup butter
  
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  
• 2½ cups 2% milk
  
• ½ tsp salt
  
• ¼ tsp ground red pepper
  
• 1/8 tsp garlic powder
  
• 1 (10-ounce) block 2% sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
  






Instructions



1. Prepare pasta according to package directions.
   
   
2. Meanwhile, melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Gradually whisk in flour until smooth; cook, whisking constantly, 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk and next 3 ingredients; cook, whisking constantly, 8 to 10 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat.
   
   
3. Gradually stir in Cheddar cheese, stirring until cheese is melted and sauce is smooth. Stir in hot cooked pasta. Serve immediately.
   
   Makes 4 servings.
   Total Time: 20 minutes