Finally, a low fat macaroni & cheese with good texture and taste! Use a deep baking dish to keep it creamy.
Total Time1 hourhr
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Calories: 277kcal
Ingredients
8oz. dried elbow macaroni
2tbsplow fat margarine
2 tbspflour
1 1/2 c.skim milk
3/4 c. (3 oz.)low fat Cheddar, shredded
3 slices (2 oz.)low fat American cheese, cut into bits
2 oz.light cream cheese, cut into bits
Salt and pepper
1.5 tbsp.grated Parmesan
Instructions
» Preheat oven to 350 degrees. » Cook macaroni in boiling, salted water, until al dente. Drain.» In a saucepan, melt margarine over Medium-low heat.» When margarine is melted, stir in flour to make a roux. Cook, whisking constantly, 3 minutes.» Add milk slowly in a stream, while whisking. » Cook milk sauce, whisking, until slightly thickened. » Add first three cheeses to sauce. Stir cheese into sauce until completely melted.» Stir macaroni into sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste.» Spray baking dish with non-stick spray.» Transfer macaroni and cheese to baking dish, patting down evenly.» Sprinkle top with Parmesan.» Bake 25 to 30 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly.