Casserole: Creamy Four-Cheese Macaroni

posted by Linda in MO 04-09-101 6:18 AM

* Exported from MasterCook *
Creamy Four-Cheese Macaroni
Recipe By :Cooking Light Magazine. October 2000. Page: 208.
Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Pasta
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 2/3 cups 1% low-fat milk
3/4 cup (3 ounces) shredded fontina or Swiss cheese
1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated fresh Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese
3 ounces light processed cheese (such as Velveeta Light)
6 cups cooked elbow macaroni (about 3 cups uncooked)
1/4 teaspoon salt
Cooking spray
1/3 cup crushed onion melba toasts (about 12 pieces)
1 tablespoon butter or stick margarine, softened


Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife. Place flour in a large saucepan. Gradually add milk, stirring with a whisk until blended. Cook over medium heat until thick (about 8 minutes), stirring constantly. Add cheeses; cook 3 minutes or until cheese melts, stirring frequently. Remove from heat; stir in macaroni and salt.

Spoon mixture into a 2-quart casserole coated with cooking spray. Combine crushed toasts and butter in a small bowl; stir until well-blended. Sprinkle over macaroni mixture. Bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes or until bubbly. Yield: 8 servings (serving size: 1 cup).

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