Baked Macaroni and Pimento Cheese

By Vanessa7 on April 10, 2008

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Ingredients

    1. 8 ounces elbow macaroni
    2. 3 tablespoons butter
    3. 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
    4. 2 cups skim milk
    5. 1/2 teaspoon salt
    6. 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
    7. 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
    8. 8 ounces shredded 50% reduced-fat cheddar cheese
    9. 1 (4 ounce) jars diced pimentos, drained
    10. 1/3 cup fine dry breadcrumb
    11. 1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. Cook macaroni according to the package; drain.
  2. Heat oven to 350 degrees.
  3. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter.
  4. Whisk in flour gradually until smooth. Cook, whisking constantly, for 1 minute.
  5. Gradually, whisk in the milk, salt, cayenne pepper and garlic powder. Cook,.
  6. while whisking frequently for 3-5 minutes or until thickened.
  7. Add cheddar cheese and pimentos; cook until cheese is melted and sauce is smooth.
  8. Remove from heat and stir in pasta.
  9. In a baking dish with cooking spray (9-by-13 in.), spoon pasta mixture.
  10. In a bowl, add parmesan cheese and bread crumbs. Sprinkle over pasta mixture.
  11. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until golden and bubbly!
 
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