Skillet Mac and Cheese

Ingredients

• 2 cups water
• 1½ cups uncooked macaroni
• 1 teaspoon butter or margarine
• 2 Tablespoons flour
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon dry mustard or 1 teaspoon prepared mustard
• 1¼ cups nonfat or 1% milk
• 1¼ cups (5 ounces) grated cheddar cheese

Directions

1. In a 10-inch skillet or saucepan, bring the water to a boil.
2. Add the macaroni and butter or margarine. Stir a few times to prevent sticking.
3. Cover the pan and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 5 minutes (do not drain the water).
4. Meanwhile, mix the flour, salt and mustard in a small bowl. Add ¼ cup of milk and stir until smooth. Add the remaining milk. Set aside.
5. Take the lid off the skillet and cook the macaroni until most of the water is gone.
6. Stir in the milk mixture and cheese. Cook and stir until all the cheese melts and the sauce is bubbly and thick.