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"I prepare this cheesy recipe when I'm craving 'comfort food' but trying to eat a little lighter," advises Dawn Royer of Albany, Oregon. "The hint of mustard adds zip to this creamy side dish—and it makes a pleasing meatless entree, too."
This recipe is:
Healthy
Diabetic Friendly
Editor's Note: This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.
Nutritional Facts 2/3 cup equals 229 calories, 6 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 19 mg cholesterol, 491 mg sodium, 24 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 20 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch.
Originally published as Creamy Macaroni 'n' Cheese in Light & Tasty February/March 2001, p12
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Reviewed on Feb. 25, 2012 by vbange
I just had this with my family. Wow! Doesn't taste low fat at all! I made it as written, using 6 oz (1 1/2 cups) dry elbows and it came out delicious! I paired it with pecan crusted chicken also on TOH and canned corn for a truely wonderful comfort food family dinner. Not one complaint! Thanks for a great recipe!
Reviewed on Jan. 19, 2012 by amyanne65
I share this with my friends,yummmmm
Reviewed on May. 19, 2011 by BarbieVA
I will make this again, but use less macaroni. It was pretty dry, but the flavor was nice.
Reviewed on Jan. 12, 2011 by marisatoddbarton
Was very easy to prepare and a great comfort food as stated. I didn't have cottage cheese so I sub. with cream of chicken soup. Was yummy but can't wait to try it with cottage cheese. Thanks for sharing!
Reviewed on Aug. 24, 2010 by Have Your Cake & Lose Weight too
Really a great simple alternative to "box mac and cheese". I made it with 1% cottage cheese and it was great. Thanks for a wonderful recipe. Linda Faust
Reviewed on May. 17, 2010 by bigdi
I've been making this recipe since it was published in the Fall of 2008. It's easy and delicious and it is the ONLY macaroni dish I now make.
Reviewed on Jan. 19, 2010 by tkarinas
This is an awesome form of creamy macaroni and cheese and my family absolutely loves it. It's a keeper and one we'll be making many more times. It's so light and easy to make, it goes together very, very quickly.
Reviewed on Oct. 09, 2009 by homelat
My whole family loves this recipe. Satisfies that comfort food craving. With 8 hearty servings, it serves as two meals.
Reviewed on Apr. 24, 2008 by heidisilvan
looks very good! will try!
Reviewed on Feb. 12, 2008 by Bosox_MA
This is alwso a good one---easy, creamy and good Microwave Mac and Cheese believe this recipe was from TOH a while ago. It is very good. I'll list it as written and then give the variations I've added.2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni2 cups hot water1/3 cup butter1/4 cup chopped onion (used 1/2 cup)3/4 tsp salt1/4 tsp pepper1/4 tsp ground mustard (used 1 tsp)1/3 cup flour1 1/4 cups milk8 oz processed American Cheese cubed(used sharp cheddar shredded)In 2 qt microwave safe dish, combine the first 7 ingredients. Cover and micro on high for 3 1/2 minutes:stirCover and cook at 50% power for 4 minutes or until mixture comes to a boilCombine flour and milk until smooth and stir into macaroni mixture.Add cheeseCover and cook on high for 6-8 minutes until macaroni is tender and sauce is bubbly. Stir every three minutes.Tested in 850 watt micro.This is quite good especially for those who like really creamy, loose macaroni and cheese. You could add any kind of cheese or whatever you like to make it your own.Barb
This is alwso a good one---easy, creamy and good
Microwave Mac and Cheese
believe this recipe was from TOH a while ago. It is very good. I'll list it as written and then give the variations I've added.2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni2 cups hot water1/3 cup butter1/4 cup chopped onion (used 1/2 cup)3/4 tsp salt1/4 tsp pepper1/4 tsp ground mustard (used 1 tsp)1/3 cup flour1 1/4 cups milk8 oz processed American Cheese cubed(used sharp cheddar shredded)In 2 qt microwave safe dish, combine the first 7 ingredients. Cover and micro on high for 3 1/2 minutes:stirCover and cook at 50% power for 4 minutes or until mixture comes to a boilCombine flour and milk until smooth and stir into macaroni mixture.Add cheeseCover and cook on high for 6-8 minutes until macaroni is tender and sauce is bubbly. Stir every three minutes.Tested in 850 watt micro.This is quite good especially for those who like really creamy, loose macaroni and cheese. You could add any kind of cheese or whatever you like to make it your own.Barb
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