Lightened-Up Four Cheese Mac And Cheese Recipe

Name: Lightened-Up Four Cheese Mac And Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups whole wheat pasta, cooked; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 tablespoon flour; 1 1/2 cups skim milk; 1/4 cup heavy cream; 1 teaspoon corn starch; 1/2 cup grated gruyere cheese; 1/2 cup grated smoked cheddar cheese; 1/2 cup parmesan cheese; 4 oz brie cheese; 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg; salt & pepper to taste

Servings: persons

4 cups whole wheat pasta, cooked
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon flour
1 1/2 cups skim milk
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon corn starch
1/2 cup grated gruyere cheese
1/2 cup grated smoked cheddar cheese
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
4 oz brie cheese
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
salt & pepper to taste

1
Preheat oven to 400.
2
Separate cooked pasta into 4 ramekins.
3
In a medium saucepan, melt butter and whisk in flour to create a roux. Once smooth, add in skim milk and heavy cream, continuing to stir until warm. Add in gruyere and cheddar cheese, stirring until smooth. If sauce it not think enough, whisk in cornstarch until desired consistency is reached. Stir in 1/4 cup parmesan and 2 oz of brie. Add in nutmeg and salt and pepper, if needed.
4
Pour cheese sauce over pasta in each ramekin. Top with remaining parmesan and brie. Bake for 15-20 minutes. Broil for 2 minutes to brown cheese on top

1299

kcal

Calories

Fat

188

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups whole wheat pasta, cooked, 1 tablespoon butter, 1 tablespoon flour, 1 1/2 cups skim milk, and more.

Yes, Lightened-Up Four Cheese Mac And 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.

Lightened-Up Four Cheese Mac And Cheese

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