Creamy Mac 'N Cheese

Country Crock Plant Butter makes our Creamy Mac 'N Cheese recipe the absolute creamiest. We saute onion in Country Crock and add a bit of Dijon mustard just to give our Mac 'N Cheese a rich savory flavor. This dish takes less than 30 minutes so it's great for busy weeknights and delicious enough for entertaining.

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Prep time10 min
Cooking time15 min
Portions4
DifficultyEasy

Ingredients

8 ounces cellentani pasta or your favorite pasta
2 tablespoons Country Crock Plant Butter Tub with Olive Oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 1/2 cups skim milk
1 1/2 cups 2% milk reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese *

Nutritional Guidelines (per serving)

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Instructions

Cook pasta in large pot according to package directions; drain and keep warm.
Meanwhile, melt Country Crock® Plant Butter over medium heat in large saucepan. Add onion and cook until tender, about 4 minutes. Stir in flour and mustard and cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute. Stir in milk and bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring frequently.
Reduce heat and cook until thickened, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Stir in cheese until melted; remove from heat. Toss pasta with sauce and serve.

*Replace 1/2 cup cheddar cheese with 1/2 cup smoked cheddar or smoked Gouda for a rich and smokey flavor. TIP: Want to get more good fats into your diet? Sprinkle servings with this delicious crunchy topping. Melt 2 tablespoons Country Crock® Plant Butter with Olive Oil Tub in large nonstick skillet over medium heat and cook 1/2 cup fresh whole grain bread crumbs, 1/3 cup chopped walnuts and 1 clove crushed garlic over medium heat, stirring, until toasted, about 5 minutes. Stir in 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley and 2 tablespoons flax seeds. Sprinkle over Creamy Mac & Cheese before serving.