Creamy Garlic Mac 'n' Cheese: A Quick Vegetarian Delight 🧀🌿

Quick Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

Description:

For a quick yet wholesome meal, indulge in this creamy, cheesy delight. This recipe, submitted by the Vegetarian Times, promises a burst of flavor in every bite!

Ratings:

Aggregated Rating: 5 Stars
Review Count: Not Available

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):

Calories: 227.8
Fat Content: 4.2g
Saturated Fat Content: 2.4g
Cholesterol Content: 11.7mg
Sodium Content: 309.2mg
Carbohydrate Content: 32.9g
Fiber Content: 1.2g
Sugar Content: 5.9g
Protein Content: 13.8g

Recipe Details:

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 6
Yield: Not Available

Keywords:

High Protein, Healthy, High In…, < 30 Mins, Oven, Easy, Inexpensive

Ingredients:

Ingredient	Quantity
Elbow Macaroni	1
Butter	1
Garlic	2
Cayenne Pepper	1
All-purpose Flour	1
Salt	1
Low-fat Cheddar Cheese	1/4
Low-fat Milk	1 1/4

Instructions:

Cook Macaroni: In a large pot, bring 3 quarts of water to a boil. Add the elbow macaroni and cook until al dente, stirring occasionally, about 8-10 minutes.
Prepare Sauce: Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
Add Flavor: Stir in minced garlic and cayenne pepper. Cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Create Roux: Sprinkle in the all-purpose flour and cook for another minute, stirring constantly.
Simmer Sauce: Gradually pour in the low-fat milk and salt, stirring continuously. Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it bubble gently for 2 minutes.
Cheesy Goodness: Reduce the heat to low and stir in 1 cup of low-fat cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
Combine: Drain the cooked macaroni and add it to the cheese sauce. Stir well to coat the pasta evenly.
Final Touch: Allow the macaroni and cheese to cook together for an additional minute, ensuring the flavors meld.
Serve: Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of low-fat cheddar cheese over the macaroni and cheese just before serving.

Enjoy your Quick Macaroni and Cheese!

A perfect blend of creamy texture and cheesy goodness, this dish is sure to be a hit with family and friends. Serve it as a main course or as a delightful side dish – either way, it’s bound to leave everyone craving for more! 🧀🍽️