Creamy Macaroni and Cheese with Parmesan Crunch Topping

SUBMITTED BY: Kellogg's® Rice Krispies® 

"Rice Krispies® adds a delightful crunch to this gourmet mac and cheese."
PREP TIME  25 Min
COOK TIME  20 Min
READY IN  45 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 8 ounces whole wheat rotini pasta
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 1 1/2 cups fat-free milk, divided
  • 2 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, cut up
  • 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 3/4 cup shredded American cheese
  • 2 tablespoons sliced green onion (optional)
  • 1 cup KELLOGG'S® RICE KRISPIES® Cereal
  • 1/3 cup finely shredded or grated Parmesan cheese

DIRECTIONS

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain. Keep warm.
  2. Meanwhile, in medium saucepan stir together flour, salt, pepper and mustard. Whisk in 2 tablespoons of the milk, forming smooth paste. Gradually whisk in remaining milk. Add cream cheese. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and boiling. Remove from heat. Gradually stir in Cheddar cheese and American cheese, a little at a time, until melted. Fold in pasta and onions (if desired).
  3. Spread in 8 x 8 x 2-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray. Sprinkle with Kellogg's® Rice Krispies® cereal and Parmesan cheese. Broil 4-to-5 inches from the heat about 3 minutes or until crisp and heated through.

FOOTNOTE

  • For a different flavor, try stirring in one of the following: 1 cup cooked and well-drained, chopped broccoli; 1 cup chopped, fully-cooked ham; 1 cup thinly sliced, fully-cooked, smoked turkey sausage; 1 cup cooked and well-drained peas; or 1 cup cooked and well-drained, chopped cauliflower into the cheese mixture along with the cooked pasta and onion.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 1 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 3, 2008 by jenautry 
My kids didn't like it at all and they love mac and cheese. It had no flavor at all. Not sure... MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Creamy Macaroni and Cheese with Parmesan Crunch Topping

Servings Per Recipe: 6

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 348

  • Total Fat: 14.2g
  • Cholesterol: 43mg
  • Sodium: 592mg
  • Total Carbs: 38.4g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 3.3g
  • Protein: 18.7g

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