Creamy Lower Fat Mac & Cheese Recipe

Name: Creamy Lower Fat Mac & Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb macaroni noodles, cooked in salted water; 3 ½ cups skim milk; 2 tablespoons butter, room temperature; 3 tablespoons flour; 2 ½ teaspoons ground mustard; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 ½ teaspoons onion powder; ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 lb Velveeta reduced fat cheese product, cubed (The brand I have is Land O Lakes, though Velveeta would work too); 1 ½ cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded; salt & freshly ground black pepper (I have to use 4 teaspoons of salt because of type of cheese I use)

Servings: persons

1 lb macaroni noodles, cooked in salted water
3 ½ cups skim milk
2 tablespoons butter, room temperature
3 tablespoons flour
2 ½ teaspoons ground mustard
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 ½ teaspoons onion powder
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 lb Velveeta reduced fat cheese product, cubed (The brand I have is Land O Lakes, though Velveeta would work too)
1 ½ cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
salt & freshly ground black pepper (I have to use 4 teaspoons of salt because of type of cheese I use)

1
Cook pasta in salted water, drain and set aside.
2
Mix the flour into the butter making a thick paste.
3
Add the milk into a large pan and bring to a simmer, add flour paste.
4
Whisk paste into milk until dissolved.
5
It will thicken once it comes to a boil.
6
Add in seasonings and salt and pepper.
7
Add in shredded cheese and stir to melt.
8
Add in the cubed cheese and stir until melted.
9
Taste for seasoning, and enjoy!
10
If you like the texture of the crunchiness that you would get from baking, take panko bread crumbs and butter and cook in a pan until olden brown.
11
Sprinkle on top.

1218

kcal

Calories

Fat

106

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb macaroni noodles, cooked in salted water, 3 ½ cups skim milk, 2 tablespoons butter, room temperature, 3 tablespoons flour, and more.

Yes, Creamy Lower Fat Mac & Cheese 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.

Creamy Lower Fat Mac & Cheese

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