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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:
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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 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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