Ingredients:
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 cups 1% low-fat milk
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
4 cups cooked elbow macaroni
1/4 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
1/2 teaspoon paprika
Directions:
Melt butter in 1 quart glass measure on full power for 45 seconds.
Stir in flour, salt, and pepper to make a paste.
Slowly whisk milk into measure and cook on power level 8 for 6 to 8 minutes or until thickened. Stir several times as it thickens.
Mix in cheese and stir until melted.
Mix the cheese sauce and macaroni together in a greased 1 1/2 quart casserole.
Top with bread crumbs and paprika.
Cook on full power for 3 minutes or until bubbling.
If you would like you could bake in the oven on 350 F for 20-25 minutes or until bubbling and golden brown.
Servings: 8
Time preparation: 20 min.
Time total: 23 min.