Baked Macaroni & 3 Cheese (Light) Recipe

Name: Baked Macaroni & 3 Cheese (Light)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Pasta & Noodles
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons light margarine; 1/4 cup flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 1/2 cups skim milk; 1 cup low-fat monterey jack and colby cheese, grated (or similar); 1/2 cup reduced-fat Italian cheese blend, grated (or similar); 1/2 cup Velveeta cheese, cubed; 8 ounces macaroni, cooked according to package directions

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons light margarine
1/4 cup flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 cups skim milk
1 cup low-fat monterey jack and colby cheese, grated (or similar)
1/2 cup reduced-fat Italian cheese blend, grated (or similar)
1/2 cup Velveeta cheese, cubed
8 ounces macaroni, cooked according to package directions

1
In bowl, mix flour, salt, mustard, pepper and milk until smooth.
2
Melt butter in large saucepan.
3
Remove from heat and gradually stir in milk mixture until smooth.
4
Stirring constantly, cook over medium heat until thickened (about 10 minutes).
5
Remove from heat.
6
Stir in cheeses until melted.
7
Combine cheese mixture with macaroni in greased 2 quart casserole.
8
Bake in 375 degree oven for 25 minutes or until lightly browned.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons light margarine, 1/4 cup flour, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard, and more.

Yes, Baked Macaroni & 3 Cheese (Light) falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Baked Macaroni & 3 Cheese (Light)

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