Macaroni and Cheese for One

Inspired by "Home Alone," this hearty, comforting macaroni and cheese serves one very hungry movie-viewer.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 1083 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 pinch ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1 cup elbow macaroni
• 1 pinch ground turmeric
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 0.75 cup fat-free half-and-half
• 0.25 teaspoon dry mustard powder
• 0.75 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook macaroni in boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes.

Step 2

Meanwhile, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour until mixture is smooth. Slowly pour in half-and-half while whisking. Continue whisking sauce until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes. Add Cheddar cheese, salt, Worcestershire sauce, mustard powder, pepper, and turmeric; stir to combine.

Step 3

Drain macaroni and add to cheese sauce. Stir until evenly coated.