Recipes For Macaroni And Cheese

Fourth of July Eats

The kids are out of school, you’re cashing in your vacation days, and it’s time to kick back and have some real summertime fun. The Fourth of July holiday weekend is here. Whether you’re spending time at the beach, at a park, or in your own backyard, the Independence Day festivities are on. Traditionally, we hang our red, white and blue, invite family and friends over, and have a barbecue or picnic. Patch asked around town, and we dish out some great menu ideas the kids and adults will enjoy.

Patriotic Punch

The kids will get a kick out of this one. Fill an ice cube tray with blue Gatorade, and another with red Gatorade or fruit punch, and place in freezer for several hours or until frozen solid. When ready to serve, place four or five clear ice cubes in a tall glass. Add two blue and two red ice cubes to the glass. Fill the glass with a clear carbonated soda, like Sprite, 7-Up or Club Soda. As the ice cubes melt, colored bubbles will swirl through the soda creating a sparkling “frosty fireworks” effect.

Grilled Chicken Kabobs

In a large Ziploc bag, place 2 pounds of boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 ½-inch pieces, into your favorite marinade. Refrigerate for at least two hours. Chop one green bell pepper, one red bell pepper, and one yellow bell pepper into 1-inch chunks. Cut a large red onion into bite-sized pieces. On bamboo sticks or skewers, alternate ingredients. Grill over medium heat for about 15 minutes. For more color and taste, alternate in cherry tomatoes as well.

Shrimp Macaroni and Cheese

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Prepare 1 pound of elbow or shell macaroni as directed on package until al dente. Melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour and cook for a minute, stirring constantly. Add 3 cups of skim milk, and whisk gently until smooth. Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, or until sauce has thickened. Season with salt and pepper. Place strained and cooled macaroni into a baking dish, pour sauce over and mix well. Stir in 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese, 1 cup of Parmesan cheese and 1 pound of frozen shrimp, chopped and cooked. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, ½ cup of bread crumbs and 2 tablespoons of fresh parsley. Bake for 15 minutes.

No-Bake Macaroni and Cheese Recipe - 9 Points + - LaaLoosh

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Need a quick and healthy dinner recipe in a pinch? Try this No-Bake Macaroni and Cheese Recipe! It's loaded with fiber and healthy ingredients and is a great dish to serve to the whole family. Each serving has 9 Points +, which isn't bad at all for 1 1/4 cups of cheesy macaroni goodness. Pair it with a 0 Points Plus Salad Recipe , and you've got an amazingly yummy and filling meal that is very Weight Watchers Friendly. I also found this dish to be a great way to help get kids to eat more vegetables. Creamy, yummy and really quite flavorful, this No-Bake Macaroni & Cheese is not only super easy, but it's the perfect, healthy alternative to traditional macaroni and cheese recipes that clock in at an average of 16 Points Plus per serving.

Instructions Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook pasta for 4 minutes. Add frozen broccoli and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the pasta and broccoli are just tender, 4 to 5 minutes more. Meanwhile, heat 1 1/4 cups milk in another large pot over medium-high heat until just simmering. Whisk the remaining 1/4 cup milk, flour, onion powder, salt and pepper in a small bowl until combined. Add the flour mixture to the simmering milk; return to a simmer and cook, whisking constantly, until the mixture is thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and whisk in cheddar, Parmesan and mustard until the cheese is melted. Drain the pasta and broccoli and add to the cheese sauce. Return to the heat and cook, stirring, over medium-low heat, until heated through, about 1 minute.

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