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Mac and Cheese with Bacon and Peas




Source of Recipe


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List of Ingredients




MAKES: 4 servings

2 cups fat-skimmed chicken broth

1 cup nonfat milk

1/2 pound dried elbow macaroni

1 tablespoon cornstarch

1 cup frozen petite peas

1/4 pound Canadian bacon, cut into thin strips

1 1/2 cups (6 oz.) shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese

Fresh-ground pepper

Fresh-grated nutmeg



Recipe



1. In a 4- to 5-quart pan over high heat, bring broth, milk, and macaroni to a boil. Stir mixture often until the pasta is tender to bite, about 10 minutes.

2. Blend cornstarch and 3 tablespoons water until smooth. Stir into pan and continue stirring until mixture boils.

3. Add peas and Canadian bacon; mix well and remove from heat. Sprinkle cheese over pasta mixture and stir just until melted, 1 to 2 minutes.

4. Spoon into wide bowls or onto plates and sprinkle generously with pepper and nutmeg.