Macaroni and Cheese
Macaroni and Cheese might be just the side dish you are searching for. This recipe serves 8. One portion of this dish contains around 10g of protein, 1g of fat, and a total of 232 calories. If you have bread, onion, paprika, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes. You can put away the pre packaged macaroni and cheese at the store, Boston Market Macaroni and Cheese – forget the stuff in the blue box, take a few more minutes, and serve up a tasty home made macaroni and cheese, and Gruyère and Emmentaler Macaroni with Ham and Cubed Sourdough From 'Melt: The Art of Macaroni and Cheese.
Instructions
Cook macaroni in about 2 quarts boiling water just until tender to bite, 6 to 8 minutes.
Meanwhile, tear bread into 1/2-inch chunks. In a food processor or blender, combine bread, parmesan cheese, and 1/4 teaspoon paprika; whirl until mixture is coarse crumbs.
In 5- to 6-quart pan over high heat, frequently stir onion and 2 tablespoons water until onion is limp and begins to brown, about 4 minutes. Stir in flour and remaining 1/2 teaspoon paprika.
Remove onion mixture from heat and blend in milk and broth until smooth, then stir over high heat until sauce boils, about 5 minutes.
Remove from heat again, add cheese, and stir until it melts.
Add nutmeg, and salt and pepper to taste.
Add macaroni to cheese sauce and mix, then pour into a shallow 2- to 2 1/2-quart casserole.
Sprinkle with seasoned bread crumbs.
Bake in a 450 oven until crumbs are browned, 3 to 4 minutes.