Name: Classic baked macaroni and cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 1.5 oz dry macaroni; 5 oz 99% lean ground turkey; 1/2 cup nonfat milk; 2 tsp all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup reduced-fat cheddar cheese, shredded; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1/8 tsp garlic powder; 1/4 tsp ground mustard; 4 1/4 cups water

Nutrition

Per serving

457 calories

Protein: 51g; 45% of calories
Carbs: 40g; 35% of calories
Fat: 10g; 19% of calories

Instructions

Prep 15 min · Cook 25 min

Preheat the oven to 375°F. Bring the water to a boil in a small pot. Add the pasta and cook for 8 minutes until nearly tender. Drain and set aside.
While the pasta water heats, brown the ground turkey in a skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it into very small crumbles, for 6 minutes. Season with a pinch of the salt and pepper. Done when opaque and cooked through, 165°F.
In the same pot used for the pasta, whisk the flour and a splash of the milk over medium heat to form a paste. Gradually whisk in the remaining milk. Simmer for 3 minutes until thickened. Stir in the garlic powder, ground mustard, the rest of the salt and pepper, and two-thirds of the cheddar until melted.
Combine the cooked pasta, turkey crumbles, and cheese sauce. Transfer to a small baking dish and top with the remaining cheese. Bake for 15 minutes until the edges are bubbly. Done when bubbly and golden, 160°F.

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