Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 375 grams whole wheat macaroni ( (about 3 cups dry))
  • ¼ cup butter or margarine
  • ¼ cup all purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups 1% milk
  • 1 ½ cups chicken broth
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika
  • 2 cups + 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (low fat if desired)
  • ⅓ cup Panko bread crumbs

Instruction

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions (you want it al dente or a little undercooked, as it will continue cooking in the oven). Drain and rinse under cold water.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (if baking right away)
  • Meanwhile, make the sauce. In a large skillet, melt butter. Stir in flour, salt, pepper and paprika and cook 1 minute.
  • Whisk in milk and chicken broth and cook over medium heat, whisking often, until thickened (about 5-6 minutes).
  • Stir in 2 cups cheese until melted. Add pasta to sauce and stir to combine. Taste and adjust seasonings as desired.
  • Pour into a lightly greased 9x13" baking dish and top with remaining cheese and Panko bread crumbs.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 10-15 minutes or until bubbly. Broil for 1-2 minutes to brown the top if desired.