Southern Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups uncooked whole wheat or multigrain elbow macaroni.
• 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon dry mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup fat-free skim milk, divided
• 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese.
• 1 egg white
• 1/8 teaspoon paprika
• 1 tablespoon panko (Japanese Breadcrumbs)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.  Spray 1 quart baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Cook Macaroni according to package directions.  Drain macaroni in colander under cold water to cool slightly; shake off excess liquid.  Set aside in bowl.
3. Mix together flour, mustard, pepper and salt in a small saucepan.  Add 1/2 cup milk and whisk.  Place over medium heat, stir in remaining 1/2 milk.  Continue to cook, stirring constantly until bubbly and thickened.  Remove from heat, let cool 2.3 minutes.  Stir in 1/2 cup cheese and mix until melted.
4. Add egg white to slightly cooled macaroni and mix.  Add cheese sauce to macaroni mixture and mix.  Spoon macaroni mixture into prepared baking dish.
5. Mix together 1 tablespoon cheese, paprika and panko.  Sprinkle mixture on top of macaroni.  Bake until bubbly and lightly browned for 15-20 minutes.  Let stand 5 minutes before serving.