Baked Macaroni And Pimento Cheese - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    8 ounces elbow macaroni
    3 tablespoons butter
    1/4 cup all-purpose flour
    2 cups skim milk
    1/2 teaspoon salt
    1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
    1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
    8 ounces shredded 50% reduced-fat cheddar cheese
    1 (4 ounce) jar diced pimentos, drained
    1/3 cup fine dry breadcrumb
    1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
Preparation
    Cook macaroni according to the package; drain.
    Heat oven to 350 degrees.
    In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter.
    Whisk in flour gradually until smooth. Cook, whisking constantly, for 1 minute.
    Gradually, whisk in the milk, salt, cayenne pepper and garlic powder. Cook,.
    while whisking frequently for 3-5 minutes or until thickened.
    Add cheddar cheese and pimentos; cook until cheese is melted and sauce is smooth.
    Remove from heat and stir in pasta.
    In a baking dish with cooking spray (9-by-13 in.), spoon pasta mixture.
    In a bowl, add parmesan cheese and bread crumbs. Sprinkle over pasta mixture.
    Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until golden and bubbly!

Leave a comment