Happy Tummies

(Recipe and photo from Taste of Home)

Skillet Mac & Cheese

Ingredients:

• 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream
• 3/4 pound process cheese (Velveeta), cubed

Directions:

Cook macaroni according to the package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add cream; bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat. Stir in cheese until melted.
Drain macaroni; add to cheese mixture. Cook and stir for 3-4 minutes or until heated through. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutrition Facts

• One serving:
• 1-1/2 cups

• Calories:
• 599

• Fat:
• 37 g

• Saturated Fat:
• 22 g

• Cholesterol:
• 128 mg

• Sodium:
• 1163 mg

• Carbohydrate:
• 40 g

• Fiber:
• 1 g

• Protein:
• 24 g