Lower Fat Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

Name: Lower Fat Macaroni and Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups elbow macaroni; ½ cup nonfat sour cream; 2 cups skim milk; 2 tablespoons onions, finely chopped; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon yellow mustard; ½ teaspoon seasoning salt; ¼ teaspoon ground red pepper; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; 2 cups reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese, shredded; 2 tablespoons plain breadcrumbs; 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated; 2 teaspoons vegetable oil

Servings: persons

2 cups elbow macaroni
½ cup nonfat sour cream
2 cups skim milk
2 tablespoons onions, finely chopped
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon yellow mustard
½ teaspoon seasoning salt
¼ teaspoon ground red pepper
¼ teaspoon black pepper
2 cups reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
2 tablespoons plain breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
2 teaspoons vegetable oil

1
In 3-quart saucepan, cook and drain macaroni as directed on package.
2
Return to saucepan; stir in sour cream.
3
Cover to keep warm.
4
While macaroni is cooking, heat oven to 350F Spray 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
5
In 2-quart saucepan, stir milk, onion, flour, mustard, seasoned salt, red pepper and black pepper with wire whisk until smooth.
6
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture boils and thickens.
7
Remove from heat.
8
Stir in cheese until melted.
9
Add cheese sauce to cooked macaroni mixture; mix well.
10
Spoon into baking dish.
11
In small bowl, mix bread crumbs, Parmesan Cheese, and oil until crumbly.
12
Sprinkle over casserole.
13
Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until edges are bubbly.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups elbow macaroni, ½ cup nonfat sour cream, 2 cups skim milk, 2 tablespoons onions, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Lower 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.

Lower Fat Macaroni and Cheese

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