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Skillet Mac & Cheese Email Friend

Calling all cheese lovers! This macaroni is drowning with cheese melted to perfection. Enjoy!

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Servings: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter
1⁄2 (13.25 ounce) package whole-wheat shell or elbow macaroni, uncooked
1⁄2 cup chopped onion (about 1⁄2 medium onion)
1⁄4 teaspoon salt
1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups water
11⁄2 tablespoons flour
3⁄4 cup lowfat milk
2 cups reduced-fat shredded Colby Jack cheese 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Preparation

In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add macaroni, onion, salt and pepper; cook for 5 minutes, stirring often. Add water, turn up heat and bring to boil. Cover and reduce to medium heat for 6-8 minutes or until macaroni is cooked. Stir in flour and milk. Add cheese, stirring until melted and well mixed, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat, sprinkle with parsley and serve.

Nutritional Facts Per Serving

Calories: 472
Total Fat: 21g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Cholesterol: 60mg
Sodium: 610mg
Carbohydrates: 52g
Dietary Fiber: 5g
Protein: 24g
Calcium: 73% Daily Value