Macaroni And Cheese - Microwave Version

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 7 ounces macaroni, cooked
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 -10 drops hot pepper sauce
• 1 1/2 cups skim milk
• 8 ounces cheddar cheese (or combination) or 8 ounces swiss cheese, shredded (or combination)
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs

Recipe

• 1 cook macaroni.
• 2 put 3 tablespoons butter in a large (1 1/2 quart) casserole. microwave until melted.
• 3 blend in flour, salt, mustard, pepper, and hot sauce. stir in milk. microwave until thick (4-6 minutes), whisking once or twice during this time.
• 4 stir in cheese. microwave 30-90 seconds to soften/melt cheese.
• 5 stir in cooked macaroni.
• 6 in a small bowl, melt 3 tablespoons butter in the microwave. stir in bread crumbs. sprinkle over casserole.
• 7 microwave at 70% power for 5-7 minutes.