Macaroni and Cheese

(from mbayless’s recipe box)

Source: Real Simple

Prep time: 10 minutes
Serves 6 people

Categories: not tried, side dish

Ingredients

  • 1 pound elbow macaroni
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 jalapeño, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon coarse-grain mustard
  • 1/2 pound extra-sharp Cheddar, grated (2 cups)
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan, grated

Directions

  1. Directions

  2. Cook the macaroni according to the package directions. Drain well, return to pot, and set aside.

  3. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Sauté the jalapeño for 1 minute, then add the flour. Cook for 2 minutes more, stirring constantly.

  4. Whisk in the milk and heat to boiling.

  5. Add the mustard and cheeses and stir until smooth.

  6. Pour the cheese sauce over the macaroni and toss. Heat to warm through.

  7. Nutritional Information

  8. Per Serving

  9. Calories 481

  10. Calcium 370mg

  11. Carbohydrate 57g

  12. Cholesterol 52mg

  13. Fat 18g

  14. Fiber 3g

  15. Iron 3mg

  16. Protein 22mg

  17. Sat Fat 11g

  18. Sodium 364mg

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