Healthier Than Kraft Macaroni & Cheese

Total Time: 24 hrs 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 24 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 1/2 lb cheddar cheese
• 1 cup fat-free evaporated milk
• 3/4 teaspoon sea salt
• 3/4 teaspoon dry mustard (optional)
• 6 tablespoons egg whites, beaten
• 8 cups water
• 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni (i use brown rice macaroni)
• 1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoons low-fat milk
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Recipe

• 1 prepare sauce: cut cheese into small pieces and melt in double boiler.
• 2 add evaporated milk, salt and mustard.
• 3 remove from heat & stir in egg whites. return to double boiler. cook, stirring, until egg whites thicken slightly. remove from heat.
• 4 pour into dish & cover with plastic wrap.
• 5 refrigerate until well cooled.
• 6 prepare macaroni:.
• 7 over high heat, bring water to boil in a large saucepan.
• 8 add macaroni & cook for 10-12 minutes until tender, stirring occasionally.
• 9 mix cheddar cheese, 1/2 c previously prepared cheese sauce, and milk in double boiler over medium heat, stirring. add salt.
• 10 when melted & smooth, cover & set aside.
• 11 when macaroni is cooked, drain excess water but do not rinse. mix in cheese sauce/cheddar mix until well blended, and serve.