How to make Skillet Mac and Cheese
Trying to find a meal that everyone will enjoy, can be difficult. Watch our video on how to make Skillet Mac and Cheese with pantry and freezer staples! Quick and easy mac and cheesy!
With our Skillet Mac and Cheese you are covering 3 for the 5 food groups! #MyPlateWins
INGREDIENTS:
1 cup onion chopped
2 cups frozen broccoli defrosted
1 cup fat-free milk
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 1/4 cups reduced fat cheddar cheese shredded
4 cups 100% whole wheat pasta cooked
DIRECTIONS:
1. Wash your hands and clean your cooking area.
2. Spray a large non-stick skillet evenly with non-stick cooking spray.
3. Add onions. Cook on medium until soft.
4. Add broccoli. Cook for 3 minutes.
4. Add milk, pepper and cheese to the skillet. Cook on medium to low heat. Bring to a boil. Stir frequently, until cheese melts.
5. Add pasta and stir to combine all ingredients. Cook until pasta is warm, 2-3 minutes.
6. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts Servings: 4, Serv. size: 1 1/2 cups, Amount per serving: Calories 290, Total Fat 3.5g (4% DV), Sat. Fat 2g (10% DV), Trans Fat 0g, Cholest. 10mg (3% DV), Sodium 360g (16% DV), Total Carb. 48g (17% DV), Fiber 3g (11% DV), Total Sugars 7g (Incl. 0g Added Sugars, 0% DV), Protein 21g, D 1mcg (6% DV), Calcium 296mg (25% DV), Iron 2mg (10% DV), Potas. 406mg (8% DV).
This work is supported by the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture.
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Inspired by my vegetarian friend, Marilyn. From the food and travel website,
My Colon Cancer Journey Mom’s Macaroni & Cheese
MOM’s Macaroni & Cheese Instructions
1 lb box Macaroni Noodles
2 sticks butter
1 cup Mozzarella Cheese
1 cup Pepper Jack Cheese
2 cups Colby Jack shredded Cheese
1 pkg Philadelphia Cream Cheese
8 oz box Velveeta Cheese
1 Can Carnation Evaporated Milk
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic & parsley salt
1 tablespoon salt
2 eggs
1 cup whole milk
Detailed Instructions
bring water to a boil
add 1 tablespoon if salt (this helps get your noodles seasoned) Add Marconi noodles to boiling water stir then lower to 5 and let it simmer boil uncovered until noodles are tender ...
In a large bowel put in 1 stick of butter once noodles are done drain off all of the water then add hot noodles on top of you butter...add 2 cups Colby jack shredded cheese, add 1 cup mozzarella cheese and 1 cup pepper jack cheese to your noodles and stir cover bowl with foil ...
grab a small non-stick pot add 1/2 stick of butter 1 package of Philadelphia cream cheese and 1/4 block of velvets add 1 can of carnation milk and stir till creamy(you will have to babysit this step)
ok once it’s creamy no lumps at all add to your bowl...
grab a cup crack two eggs in it and whip the eggs add black pepper, a pinch of garlic salt, a pinch of season all, a pinch of onion powder and mix it with the eggs then fill cup with whole sweet milk and stir add that mixture to bowl
.. stir real good ... pour in pan and sprinkle rest of Colby & Jack Chester over top of you pan bake on 375 degrees for 15 mins