Nif's Creamy Macaroni And Cheese (bake Or No Bake)

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 1/2 lbs shaped pasta
• water, to boil pasta in
• 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
• 2 1/2 cups skim milk
• 2 cups old cheddar cheese, low fat, grated
• 1/4 cup seasoned breadcrumbs (optional)

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 375°f.
• 2 bring water to a boil and add chicken bouillon. cook pasta in water for 1-2 minutes less than the package instructs. you want it to be more al dente than what you would typically cook it to.
• 3 meanwhile, add butter, flour, garlic powder, seasoned salt and pepper to a saucepan. stir together until butter is fully melted. whisk in milk and stirring constantly, bring to a boil. remove from heat and stir in cheese until melted. set aside.
• 4 strain pasta when done. return to pot and stir in cheese sauce.
• 5 spray 4 litre (4 quart) casserole dish and pour in pasta and cheese sauce.
• 6 sprinkle breadcrumbs over top and bake for 20 minutes.
• 7 *** if you don't want to bake this, cook pasta to desired doneness, mix with sauce and serve.