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Classic Macaroni 'n Cheese

Serves: 4 • Prep time: 25 min • Cook time: 10 min
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  • 4 Tbsp. Shedd's Spread Country Crock® Calcium plus Vitamin D, divided
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh bread crumbs
  • 4 tsp. all-purpose flour
  • 1-1/2 cups 2% milk, divided
  • 8 slices American cheese
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
  • 8 ounces elbow macaroni, cooked and drained

Melt 2 tablespoons Shedd's Spread Country Crock® Calcium plus Vitamin D, then combine with bread crumbs; set aside.

Melt remaining 2 tablespoons Shedd's Spread Country Crock® Spread in 4-quart saucepan over medium heat and cook flour, stirring occasionally, 1 minute. Stir in 1/2 cup milk with wire whisk. Bring just to a boil, stirring frequently. Stir in remaining 1 cup milk. Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally, 2 minutes or until thickened.

Remove from heat, then stir in cheese, salt and pepper until cheese is melted. Stir in macaroni, then turn into 8-inch baking pan; top with bread crumbs.

Broil until breadcrumbs are lightly browned.

Cost per recipe*: $4.94

Cost per serving*: $1.24

*Based on average retail prices at national supermarkets.

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5 Member Comments

  1. Posted 03/27/2009 at 09:04 AM by ikswokavon

    nothing like a good mac and cheese recipe and this one is the best I have come across.

  2. Posted 05/06/2009 at 22:31 PM by iLoVeCoOkInG32

    Its not the best home made mac and cheese i've had, but it's in the top 3.

  3. Posted 06/16/2009 at 14:54 PM by yummytummy

    The kids just love this :)

  4. Posted 09/27/2009 at 05:42 AM by luckyluck

    You're right, classics are unbeatable... i however don't use the bread crumbs with this recipe and i add a bit more cheese

  5. Posted 10/05/2009 at 20:58 PM by superwife

    Mac and cheese is a staple at my supper table!

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  • Nutritional Facts

Nutrition information per serving:

Calories: 640
Calories from fat: 200
Saturated fat: 11g
Trans fat: 0g
Total fat: 22g
Cholesterol: 40mg
Sodium: 1490mg
Total carbohydrates: 83g
Sugars: 12g
Dietary fiber: 4g
Protein: 25g
Vitamin A: 20%
Vitamin C: 0%
Calcium: 60%
Iron: 25%
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