Kids Mac n' Cheese

Ingredients

Yield:

Serves 1

• Mac and Cheese

  • 1 serving Mac and Cheese Sauce
  • 2 tbsp. Panko Japanese Style Bread Crumbs
  • 2 ounces Whole Wheat Macaroni Pasta, dry
  • 1fresh carrot, cut into strips

• Mac and Cheese Sauce

  • 1-1/4 cups Chicken Soup Stock
  • 1.5 Tbsp Organic heavy whipping cream
  • .75 ounces Unsalted butter
  • .75 ounces Organic, unbleached white flour
  • .75 ounces Parmesan Cheese, grated
  • .75 ounces Monterey Jack Cheese, shredded
  • .5 ounces American Processed Cheese

Preparation

Difficulty:

easy

Time:

20 Minutes

Total Time:

1 Hour

1. Mac and Cheese

   • Cook the pasta in a pot of boiling water until al dente.
   • At the same time, heat cheese sauce in a pan over medium heat.
   • Add cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to coat evenly.
   • Place in an oven-proof dish and top with Panko breadcrumbs. Gratinée under the salamander.
   • Serve with carrot sticks on the side.

2. Mac and Cheese Sauce

   • In a large pot, make a roux with the flour and butter.
   • Slowly incorporate the chicken stock and cream, whisking constantly to prevent lumps.
   • Bring to a boil and reduce to simmer.
   • When sauce is thick, add the cheese in small batches and whisk.
   • Cook for 20 minutes and adjust seasonings to taste.
   • Yields sauce for 6 portions.