Macaroni and Cheese for One (Low Fat and Healthy Version Too) Recipe

Name: Macaroni and Cheese for One (Low Fat and Healthy Version Too)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup whole wheat macaroni (dry pasta, 1/2c); 1 teaspoon butter flavoured margarine or 1 teaspoon butter; 1 pinch minced garlic; 1 pinch onion powder; 1 pinch mustard powder; 1 pinch salt; 1 pinch pepper; 1 teaspoon flour; ⅓ cup skim milk or ⅓ cup milk or ⅓ cup cream; 1 tablespoon skim milk powder (or sub the skim milk and powder for evaporated milk); ⅓ cup low-fat sharp cheddar cheese or ⅓ cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated

Servings: persons

½ cup whole wheat macaroni (dry pasta, 1/2c)
1 teaspoon butter flavoured margarine or 1 teaspoon butter
1 pinch minced garlic
1 pinch onion powder
1 pinch mustard powder
1 pinch salt
1 pinch pepper
1 teaspoon flour
⅓ cup skim milk or ⅓ cup milk or ⅓ cup cream
1 tablespoon skim milk powder (or sub the skim milk and powder for evaporated milk)
⅓ cup low-fat sharp cheddar cheese or ⅓ cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated

1
combine skim milk and skim milk powder in a small bowl and mix to dissolve; set aside.
2
boil water, and cook pasta as directed.
3
meanwhile, melt margarine in a small saucepan.
4
add seasonings, then flour and whisk.
5
add milk from the small bowl, and whisk until combined.
6
increase heat, in boil until thickened.
7
turn down heat.
8
add cheese, mix until melted.
9
add cooked pasta, mix, and let sit for a few minutes before serving.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup whole wheat macaroni (dry pasta, 1/2c), 1 teaspoon butter flavoured margarine or 1 teaspoon butter, 1 pinch minced garlic, 1 pinch onion powder, and more.

Yes, Macaroni and Cheese for One (Low Fat and Healthy Version Too) 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.

Macaroni and Cheese for One (Low Fat and Healthy Version Too)

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