Macaroni and Cheese for One

Description

The movie “Home Alone” served as inspiration to this macaroni and cheese. Although it says it’s meant for one, it will serve two if you’re feeling generous!

Ingredients

  • 1 cup elbow macaroni
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup fat-free half-and-half
  • ¾ cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ¼ teaspoon dry mustard powder
  • 1 pinch ground black pepper
  • 1 pinch ground turmeric

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water
  2. stirring occasionally
  3. until tender yet firm to the bite
  4. about 8 minutes.
  5. Meanwhile
  6. melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour until mixture is smooth. Slowly add half-and-half
  7. whisking as it is poured in. Stir until sauce thickens slightly
  8. about 3 minutes. Add Cheddar cheese
  9. salt
  10. Worcestershire sauce
  11. mustard
  12. pepper
  13. and turmeric; whisk to combine.
  14. Drain macaroni and add to the cheese sauce. Stir until evenly coated.

Prep Time: 5 mins

Cook Time: 15 mins

Total Time: 20 mins

Servings: 1

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