Low Fat Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

Name: Low Fat Macaroni and Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ½ tablespoons reduced fat margarine; 2 tablespoons flour; 2 cups 1% low-fat milk; ⅔ cup 2% low-fat milk; 1 teaspoon dry mustard; ½ cup part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded; ¼ cup parmesan cheese, grated; 1 cup reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese, shredded; 4 ounces Velveeta reduced fat cheese product, cubed; 6 cups cooked elbow macaroni; ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon white pepper; cooking spray; ½ cup Special K cereal, crushed

Servings: persons

1 ½ tablespoons reduced fat margarine
2 tablespoons flour
2 cups 1% low-fat milk
⅔ cup 2% low-fat milk
1 teaspoon dry mustard
½ cup part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
¼ cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 cup reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
4 ounces Velveeta reduced fat cheese product, cubed
6 cups cooked elbow macaroni
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon white pepper
cooking spray
½ cup Special K cereal, crushed

1
Preheat oven 350F.
2
Melt butter in a large saucepan.
3
Add flour and dry mustard.
4
(Roux will be very thick) Gradually add milk, stirring with a whisk while you slowly pour.
5
Whisk until sauce is smooth.
6
Bring sauce to a boil, reduce heat to medium low.
7
Cook sauce for 10-15 minutes or until sauce begins to thicken slightly.
8
Remove from heat.
9
Add cheeses, stirring well until well blended.
10
Stir in cooked macaroni.
11
Spoon mixture onto a baking sheet coated with cooking spray.
12
Sprinkle crushed cereal on top.
13
Bake for 30 minutes or until bubbly.

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* 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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ½ tablespoons reduced fat margarine, 2 tablespoons flour, 2 cups 1% low-fat milk, ⅔ cup 2% low-fat milk, and more.

Yes, Low Fat Macaroni and 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.

Low Fat Macaroni and Cheese

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