Thursday, September 18, 2014

Creamy Macaroni and Cheese

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Serves:6

Ingredients

  • 1 cup low sodium chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1/2 cup Philly light cream cheese
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 cups shredded Gruyere cheese
  • fresh cracked black pepper to taste
  • 4 cups macaroni noodles
Directions
  1. Cook the macaroni noodles in boiling water for four minutes. Add salt during the last 30 seconds of boiling
  2. Meanwhile, bring the cup of broth to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium high and add the cream cheese. Stir until the cream cheese in incorporated into the sauce. Add the other cheeses and stir until melted. Reduce heat to low.
  3. When macaroni has cooked 4 minutes, drain it and then add to the hot cheese sauce. Stir well, cover, and let sit 10 minutes. Serve with fresh cracked black pepper.