Healthier Macaroni & Cheese Recipe

Name: Healthier Macaroni & Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb elbow macaroni; 4 tablespoons butter; 1 cup reduced-fat cheddar cheese, shredded; ½ cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded; ½ cup monterey jack cheese, shredded; 2 cups skim milk; 1 cup Velveeta cheese, cut into small cubes; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 3 cups frozen peas; ¼ teaspoon seasoning salt (optional); ⅛ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (optional)

Servings: persons

1 lb elbow macaroni
4 tablespoons butter
1 cup reduced-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
½ cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
½ cup monterey jack cheese, shredded
2 cups skim milk
1 cup Velveeta cheese, cut into small cubes
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
3 cups frozen peas
¼ teaspoon seasoning salt (optional)
⅛ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (optional)

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly spray a deep 2 1/2-quart casserole.
2
Bring the large pot of water to a boil over high heat.
3
Add the elbow macaroni, and cook until the macaroni is just tender, about 7 minutes.
4
Do not overcook.
5
Drain well.
6
Return to the cooking pot.
7
In a small saucepan, melt four tablespoons of the butter.
8
Stir into the macaroni.
9
In a large bowl, mix the shredded cheeses.
10
To the macaroni, add the milk, 1 1/2 cups of the shredded cheese, the cubed Velveeta, the eggs and the frozen peas.
11
Season with salt and pepper if desired.
12
Transfer to the casserole.
13
Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded cheese.
14
Bake until it's bubbling around the edges, about 35 minutes.
15
Serve hot.

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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 elbow macaroni, 4 tablespoons butter, 1 cup reduced-fat cheddar cheese, shredded, ½ cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded, and more.

Yes, Healthier Macaroni & Cheese falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Healthier Macaroni & Cheese

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