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Easy Skillet Pimiento Mac 'n' Cheese Recipe

Easy Skillet Pimiento Mac 'n' Cheese Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1/2 (16-oz.) package penne pasta
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups 1% low-fat milk
1 cup (4 oz.) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 (4-oz.) jar diced pimiento, drained
3/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
pinch of paprika

Directions:

Prepare pasta according to package directions.
Whisk together flour and 1/4 cup milk. Add flour mixture to remaining milk, whisking until smooth.
Bring milk mixture to a boil in a large skillet over medium heat; reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer, whisking constantly, 3 to 5 minutes or until smooth. Stir in cheese and next 4 ingredients until smooth. Stir in pasta, and cook 1 minute or until thoroughly heated. Serve immediately.
Easy Skillet Green Chile Mac 'n' Cheese: Substitute 1 cup (4 oz.) shredded Monterey Jack cheese for Cheddar cheese and 1 (4-oz.) can chopped green chiles, undrained, for diced pimiento. Proceed with recipe as directed.
Per serving: Calories 251; Fat 7.3g (sat 4.6g, mono 0.2g, poly 0.1g); Protein 11.6g; Carb 34.1g; Fiber 1.5g; Chol 22mg; Iron 1.7mg; Sodium 491mg; Calc 229mg
Easy Skillet Whole Grain Mac 'n' Cheese: Substitute 1/2 (13.5-oz.) package whole grain penne pasta for regular. Proceed with recipe as directed.
Per serving: Calories 215; Fat 7.9g (sat 4.4g, mono 0.2g, poly 0.9g); Protein 11.1g; Carb 29.8g; Fiber 3.8g; Chol 22.4mg; Iron 1.5mg; Sodium 444mg; Calc 222mg

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	344.05 Kcal (1440 kJ)
Calories from fat	118.99 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	13.22g	20%
Cholesterol	49.2mg	16%
Sodium	2287.06mg	95%
Potassium	684.61mg	15%
Total Carbs	34.94g	12%
Sugars	20.88g	84%
Dietary Fiber	1.83g	7%
Protein	19.72g	39%
Vitamin C	2.3mg	4%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	10%
Iron	0.5mg	3%
Calcium	591.1mg	59%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	75.15 Kcal (315 kJ)
Calories from fat	25.99 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.89g	20%
Cholesterol	10.75mg	16%
Sodium	499.53mg	95%
Potassium	149.53mg	15%
Total Carbs	7.63g	12%
Sugars	4.56g	84%
Dietary Fiber	0.4g	7%
Protein	4.31g	39%
Vitamin C	0.5mg	4%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	10%
Iron	0.1mg	3%
Calcium	129.1mg	59%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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