Macaroni and Cheese is one of my favorite comfort foods, especially when it is homemade. But with all of the cream, cheese and butter that is usually in it it is definitely not good for my waistline! Try out this fast and easy and above all healthified dish, you won't even miss the calories!
Healthified Macaroni and Cheese
Prep time: 20 minutes
Start to finish: 45 minutes
Makes: 6 servings (1 cup each)
2 cups uncooked regular or whole wheat elbow macaroni
2 cup fat-free (skim) milk
3 T flour
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp ground red pepper (cayenne)
2 cups shredded reduced fat Sharp Cheddar Cheese
In a 3 quart saucepan cook and drain macaroni as directed on package. Return to pan and cover to keep warm. Meanwhile heat oven to 350 and spray an 8 inch square backing dish. In a 2 quart saucepan mix milk, flour, mustard, salt pepper and ground red pepper with wire whisk until smooth. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly till mixture boils and thickens. Remove from heat and stir in cheese until melted. Add cheese sauce to cooked macaroni, mix well. Spoon into baking dish. Bake 20 to 25 minutes until edges are bubbly.
59% less fat and 24% fewer calories than the original.
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