Mac and Cheese

(from gruben’s recipe box)

Source: Cooking Light

Prep time: 25 minutes
Cook time: 5 minutes
Serves 5 people

Categories: pasta

Ingredients

  • 4 cups uncooked medium elbow macaroni
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 21/4 cups milk
  • 1/4 cup cream._cheese, softened
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic, minced
  • 11/4 cups cheddar cheese, shredded

Directions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain and set aside.
  2. While pasta cooks, place flour, salt, and pepper in a large saucepan. Add milk, stirring with a whisk until well blended. Drop cream cheese by tea-spoonfuls into milk mixture; bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat; simmer 2 minutes or until thick and cream cheese melts, stirring occasionally. Stir in mustard, Worcestershire, and garlic; simmer 1 minute. Remove from heat. Add cheddar cheese, stirring until cheese melts. Combine pasta and cheese sauce in a large bowl; toss well.

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