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Mac 'n' Cheese

Although this dish is lower in fat due to the skim milk and reduced-fat cheese, you'll love it so much you may never resort to the fluorescent-orange boxed stuff again!

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 8 servings

Ingredients

16

oz uncooked elbow macaroni (or whole-wheat pasta for an added 3.5 g fiber per serving)

3

tbsp all-purpose flour

2

cups skim milk

1

tbsp light butter (stick or tub)

8

oz reduced-fat (33 percent) shredded cheddar

3

oz Velveeta Light cheese, cut into thin strips

1

/8 tsp black pepper

3

tbsp seasoned breadcrumbs

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Preparation

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Boil macaroni until tender but firm. While pasta cooks, whisk together flour and 1/2 cup milk in a small bowl. Pour remaining 1 1/2 cups milk into a large saucepan and heat over low. Once milk is slightly warmed, turn heat to medium-low and add flour and milk mixture, stirring constantly until thick. Reduce heat slightly and add butter, cheeses, and pepper. Cook until smooth, about 5 minutes. Drain macaroni, then combine with cheese mixture, stirring thoroughly. Pour into a 13" x 9" baking dish. Sprinkle breadcrumbs lightly and evenly on top and bake 30 to 35 minutes. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Per Serving

Nutritional analysis per serving: 341 calories
7 g fat (4.5 g saturated fat)
49.5g carbohydrates
19.5 g protein
1.5 g fiber
#### Nutritional analysis provided by Self