Jazzed Up Mac & Cheese

•1 package of Macaroni
•4 tablespoons butter
•4 tablespoons flour
•1/4 teaspoon salt
•2 cups low fat milk
•3/4 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
•1/2 – 1 lb Hamburger Meat (Ground Turkey Optional)
•Tomatoes (optional)
•paprika (optional)
•Breadcrumbs
Directions:
1.Preheat oven to 350°
2.Boil water and cook macaroni
3.While noodles are cooking, brown hamburger meat in skillet.
4.In a saucepan, melt butter over low heat.
5.Stir flour into the butter until smooth and bubbly.
6.Stir in salt.
7.Gradually add milk, stirring constantly until thickened.
8.Add cheese and continue to cook and stir until melted.
9.Stir cooked macaroni and cheese into the pan with the hamburger.
10.Divide macaroni mixture into small bowls or put all in one large glass baking dish.
11.Top with a tomato slices and sprinkle with paprika and breadcrumbs.
12.Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until bubbling.
Serve with Broccoli

• Sneaky Chef Idea: Add pureed white beans for a healthier meal.

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