Creamy Mac 'N Cheese
Cooking time15 min
Prep time10 min
Portions 4
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cellentani pasta or your favorite pasta
- 2 tablespoons Country Crock® Plant Butter with Olive Oil Tub
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 1/2 cups skim milk
- 1 1/2 cups reduced fat cheddar cheese *
| Energy (kcal) | 18 kcal |
| Energy (kJ) | 75 kJ |
| Protein (g) | 0.6 g |
| Carbohydrate incl. fibre (g) | 3.1 g |
| Carbohydrate excl. fibre (g) | 2.9 g |
| Sugar (g) | 0.1 g |
| Fibre (g) | 0.1 g |
| Fat (g) | 0.3 g |
| Saturated fat (g) | 0.0 g |
| Unsaturated fat (g) | 0.0 g |
| Monounsaturated fat (g) | 0.0 g |
| Polyunsaturated fat (g) | 0.0 g |
| Trans fat (g) | 0.0 g |
| Cholesterol (mg) | 0 mg |
| Sodium (mg) | 58 mg |
| Salt (g) | 0.14 g |
| Vitamin A (IU) | 0 IU |
| Vitamin C (mg) | 0.0 mg |
| Calcium (mg) | 1 mg |
| Iron (mg) | 0.05 mg |
| Potassium (mg) | 4 mg |
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.
