BAKED MACARONI AND PIMENTO CHEESE

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From the KC Star (local newspaper) n adapted from Southern Living...it looks so DARN and HEALTHY that I wish I could eat some right now! :P

Provided by Vanessa

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 ounces elbow macaroni
3 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups skim milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
8 ounces shredded 50% reduced-fat cheddar cheese
1 (4 ounce) jar diced pimentos, drained
1/3 cup fine dry breadcrumb
1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni according to the package; drain.
  • Heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter.
  • Whisk in flour gradually until smooth. Cook, whisking constantly, for 1 minute.
  • Gradually, whisk in the milk, salt, cayenne pepper and garlic powder. Cook,.
  • while whisking frequently for 3-5 minutes or until thickened.
  • Add cheddar cheese and pimentos; cook until cheese is melted and sauce is smooth.
  • Remove from heat and stir in pasta.
  • In a baking dish with cooking spray (9-by-13 in.), spoon pasta mixture.
  • In a bowl, add parmesan cheese and bread crumbs. Sprinkle over pasta mixture.
  • Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until golden and bubbly!

Ableman Ebuka
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make baked macaroni and pimento cheese dish.


Dan Devis
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Overall, this dish was a success! The macaroni was cooked perfectly and the pimento cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful.


Gwen Gilbert
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This dish was easy to make and turned out delicious! I will definitely be making it again for my family and friends.


Trever Wells
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I'm not a fan of macaroni and cheese, but I loved this dish! The pimento cheese sauce was so flavorful and creamy.


MY BELOVED
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This was my first time making baked macaroni and pimento cheese and it turned out great! I will definitely be making it again.


Lata Sapkota
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This dish was a little bland for my taste. I think I would have liked it better if I had used a different type of cheese in the pimento cheese sauce.


Mintesnot feked
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I added some cooked bacon to the pimento cheese sauce and it was delicious! This dish is definitely a keeper.


Star Noel
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out perfectly. The macaroni was cooked al dente and the pimento cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful.


keren sela
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! I used sharp cheddar cheese in the pimento cheese sauce and it gave it a nice tang.


Abdo Khaled
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I'm not a big fan of pimento cheese, but I loved this dish! The macaroni was cooked perfectly and the sauce was cheesy and flavorful.


Latest All
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The pimento cheese sauce was a little too thick for my taste, but the macaroni was cooked perfectly.


Naresh Kalauni
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This baked macaroni and pimento cheese was a hit with my family! The pimento cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the macaroni was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.