Country Crock Recipes

Classic Macaroni 'N Cheese

Ingredients
- 4 Tbsp. Shedd's Spread Country Crock® Spread, divided - 1 1/2 cups fresh bread crumbs - 4 tsp. all-purpose flour - 1-1/2 cups 2% milk, divided - 8 slices American cheese - 1/2 tsp. salt - 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper - 8 ounces elbow macaroni, cooked and drained

Directions

Melt 2 tablespoons Shedd's Spread Country Crock® Spread, then combine with bread crumbs; set aside.
Melt remaining 2 tablespoons Shedd's Spread Country Crock® Spread in 4-quart saucepan over medium heat and cook flour, stirring occasionally, 1 minute. Stir in 1/2 cup milk with wire whisk. Bring just to a boil, stirring frequently. Stir in remaining 1 cup milk. Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally, 2 minutes or until thickened.
Remove from heat, then stir in cheese, salt and pepper until cheese is melted. Stir in macaroni, then turn into 8-inch baking pan; top with bread crumbs.
Broil until breadcrumbs are lightly browned.

Cost per recipe*: $4.94

Cost per serving*: $1.24

*Based on average retail prices at national supermarkets.

Nutrition Information per serving
Calories 640, Calories From Fat 200, Saturated Fat 11g, Trans Fat 0g, Total Fat 22g, Cholesterol 40mg, Sodium 1490mg, Total Carbohydrates 83g, Sugars 12g, Dietary Fiber 4g, Protein 25g, Vitamin A 20%, Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 60%, Iron 25%