Macaroni and cheese: one step and no pot!

Mac and Cheese Mac and Cheese these days might be one of the most popular sides. When you go to a restaurant, there are all kinds of special dishes. I have the solution for you to make mac and cheese at home and not even have to boil the pasta, speaking of saving steps. There are no pots to wash!! When Wal-Mart wanted a true family favorite at an affordable price, that was it and it used the Great Value brand. I always use reduced fat shredded cheese as you get the cheesy flavor with all the health benefits and not the fat. Great Value has low-fat Cheddar cheese. Try the whole wheat pasta once, for me please? I can’t wait for you to try this simple recipe. Let me know what you think!

One Step Macaroni and Cheese

Preparation time: 5 minutes

Cooking time: 1 hour, 10 minutes

Eating Occasion: Lunch/Dinner

Makes 10 – 12 servings

Serving Size 1 cup

Cost per serving: less than $1

Ingredients:

5 cups Great Value skim milk

1 egg

3 tablespoons of Gran Valor sugar

1 tablespoon Great Value butter, melted

1 package (16 ounces) Great Value Whole Wheat Elbow Macaroni

Great Value Salt and pepper to taste.

2 cups shredded Great Value Low-Fat Cheddar Cheese

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.

2. In a bowl, mix the milk, egg and sugar.

3. In a 2-quart oblong baking dish, combine the remaining ingredients, reserving some of the cheese for later, if desired. Carefully pour the milk mixture over the macaroni and stir well.

4. Bake, covered, 60 to 65 minutes or until almost all liquid is absorbed. Uncover, add remaining cheese, and continue to bake about 5 more minutes, or until cheese is melted.

Tips:

o All in one dish with no boiling pasta: mix, cover and bake.

o Make this recipe your own by using different Great Value cheeses, adding ground turkey or chopped vegetables.