The Kitchen Diva's Mac 'n Cheese

Makes 6 - 8 servings

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb elbow macaroni
• 2 tbsp light butter with canola oil
• 2 tbsp whole wheat or all-purpose flour
• 1 cup plain soy milk, at room temperature
• 4 oz low-fat American cheese, cubed
• 1/2 cup shredded sharp, low-fat cheddar cheese
• 6 oz soft, silken tofu, drained
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/2 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
• 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tsp ground paprika

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 ° F and coat an 11x7 baking dish with cooking spray.
2. Prepare the macaroni according to package directions. Drain and place in the prepared baking dish. Stir in 1/2 tablespoon of the butter and toss to coat the macaroni.
3. Melt the remaining butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly. Increase the heat to high and whisk in the soy milk, stirring constantly.
4. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring until the sauce is somewhat smooth and thick. Reduce the heat to low. Add the American and cheddar cheeses, and tofu. Cook, stirring sauce for 6-8 minutes, or until cheese is fully melted.
5. Stir in the salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, paprika and nutmeg. Pour the sauce mixture over the cooked pasta and mix well.
6. Stir in 1/2 cup of the Parmesan and smooth out the top of the casserole. Sprinkle the remaining Parmesan cheese and paprika on top.
7. Bake for 30 minutes or until the casserole is bubbling and top begins to brown.

Opinion: delicious mac `n cheese, usually have to double the recipe for family of 6, only concern is how much oil comes from the cheese

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