Guilt Free Mac and Cheese

GingerlyJ's Note:

I borrowed this recipe from the lifetime series "Cook Yourself Thin) It is cheesy and delicous with less than half the calories of regular

• Total Time: 25 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 6-8

Yield: 1.0 casserole

• 2 cups multigrain elbow macaroni
• 1 ½ tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ cups skim milk , warmed for 1 minute in the microwave
• 8 ounces low-fat sharp cheddar cheese , shredded (about 2 1/4 cups)
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 pinch pepper
• 1 pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
• ¼ cup panko

Directions:

1. Preheat the broiler.
2. . Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil and cook pasta according to package directions.
3. . While the pasta is cooking, melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the flour and cook, whisking constantly until golden, about 2 minutes. Continue whisking and add the milk in a slow, steady stream. Bring the mixture to a steady simmer, whisking constantly, and whisk until thickened, about 2 minutes.
4. . Drain the pasta in a colander. Remove the sauce from the heat, add the cheese, and stir until the cheese melts. Immediately add the hot, drained pasta and stir until well-coated. Stir in Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper and nutmeg.
5. Divide the mac and cheese among four 6-ounce ovenproof ramekins and sprinkle 1 tablespoon bread crumbs over each. Broil until crumbs are golden and crisp, 1 to 2 minutes, taking care not to let the top burn. Serve immediately.