O Canada! Stove Top Mac-N-Cheese - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8 ounces elbow macaroni, uncooked
8 ounces Canadian bacon, diced
1 1/4 cups low-fat milk
2 tablespoons flour
1 1/4 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
paprika, to taste

Preparation

Cook the macaroni in a pot of boiling salted water.
Meanwhile, saute the Canadian bacon in a large, non-stick saucepan for about 5 minutes.
Whisk the milk and flour together in a bowl, then add to the saucepan, bringing it all to a boil, while stirring constantly.
Reduce heat to medium and stir in cheese, onion powder and garlic powder.
Cook until cheese melts.
When pasta is done, drain it and stir in the cheese mixture.
Add paprika to taste (and for a little extra colour) and serve.