Please Don't Feel Blue Macaroni & Cheese Recipe

Name: Please Don't Feel Blue Macaroni & Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces whole wheat pasta, elbow macaroni shaped; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 tablespoon flour; 1 cup fat-free half-and-half; 1 ½ cups low-fat cheddar cheese, grated; 4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled; ½ cup skim milk; ½ teaspoon fresh chives, minced; pepper, to taste; 1 g non-fat cooking spray, butter flavored

Servings: persons

8 ounces whole wheat pasta, elbow macaroni shaped
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon flour
1 cup fat-free half-and-half
1 ½ cups low-fat cheddar cheese, grated
4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
½ cup skim milk
½ teaspoon fresh chives, minced
pepper, to taste
1 g non-fat cooking spray, butter flavored

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray an 8 x 8 pan with fat free cooking spray.
2
Boil water and cook pasta according to box directions (probably about eight minutes); drain.
3
Melt butter in heavy large saucepan over medium to low heat, then add flour and cook 1 minute stirring constantly (do not allow to brown); gradually whisk in cream and milk and simmer until mixture thickens slightly, whisking occasionally (about 3 minutes).
4
Reduce heat to low and add grated cheddar cheese and only 1/2 cup blue cheese; whisk about 2 minutes or when cheese starts to melt, then flavor with pepper if desired;add cooked pasta to sauce, stirring to coat, and transfer mixture to baking dish; sprinkle with remaining blue cheese and bake about 25 minutes or until sauce begins to bubble.
5
Sprinkle with chives and serve - enjoy!

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces whole wheat pasta, elbow macaroni shaped, 1 tablespoon butter, 1 tablespoon flour, 1 cup fat-free half-and-half, and more.

Yes, Please Don't Feel Blue 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.

Please Don't Feel Blue Macaroni & Cheese

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