Mac & Cheese Makeover - California Walnuts

Mac & Cheese Makeover - California Walnuts

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Mac & Cheese with walnuts is the real McCoy! For maximum flavor using minimal saturated fat, be sure to use very sharp cheddar cheese in this recipe.

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Ingredients

  • Nonstick spray for the pan
  • 1 1/2 cups milk, low-fat
  • 1/2 pound macaroni, whole-wheat, elbow
  • 1 cup broccoli, chopped
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons flour, unbleached, all-purpose
  • 1 teaspoon mustard, dry
  • A big pinch or two garlic powder (optional)
  • Scant 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese (about 3 ounces), sharp, grated, packed
  • 3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese (about 1 ounce), grated
  • A big dash cayenne pepper
  • 2 slices (2 ounces) bread, whole-wheat, crumbled
  • 1/2 cup California walnuts, chopped

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