Makeover Creamy Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

Makeover Creamy Macaroni and Cheese Recipe Makeover Creamy Macaroni and Cheese Recipe photo by Taste of Home Rating 4

With its creamy consistency and two different cheeses, this entree captures the essence of comfort food. But here's the kicker-it's been slimmed down for you so you can enjoy it without over indulging. Darcie Zerniak - Ontario, New York

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Makeover Creamy Macaroni and Cheese Recipe
  • Prep: 20 min. Bake: 35 min.
  • Yield: 7 Servings
20 35 55

Ingredients

  • 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
  • 1/4 cup butter, cubed
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1-1/2 cups fat-free milk
  • 1/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup (8 ounces) fat-free sour cream
  • 1/2 pound reduced-fat process cheese (Velveeta), cubed
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
  • Minced chives, optional

Directions

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add milk and broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
  • Reduce heat; stir in the sour cream, process cheese, Parmesan, mustard and pepper until smooth.
  • Drain macaroni; stir in cheddar cheese. Transfer to a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Add cream sauce and mix well. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until bubbly. Sprinkle with chives if desired. Yield: 7 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 cup equals 394 calories, 18 g fat (11 g saturated fat), 61 mg cholesterol, 842 mg sodium, 37 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 23 g protein.

Originally published as Makeover Creamy Macaroni and Cheese in Healthy Cooking February/March 2009, p66

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Reviewed on Jan. 15, 2010 by CC315

Use Mexican-flavored Velveeta cheese...My husband said that we were NOT to make this for grandchildren, or they would be visiting all of the time. It's wonderful!!!!

Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2009 by debash1

Great flavor and simple to make. The best thing it is all made with fat free cheeses and doesn't taste like it at all.

Reviewed on Apr. 10, 2009 by mv1359

Overall I liked this recipe, but the sauce didn't taste smooth enough after I baked it? Could I have over cooked it on the stove before it was mixed with the mac? This was the first homemade mac and cheese recipe I have tried.

Reviewed on Mar. 08, 2009 by kristinmh

I really liked this. AND it made great leftovers! My husband didn't dig it as much b/c it wasn't box mac -- but I will make it again, I'm sure. I used the 4 cups of mac as suggested by mojomama. I may bring it down to 3 cups to help with the cheese/mac ratio with the husband. Remember to use a bigger baking dish if you adding more pasta -- I did not and it was nearly to the top!

Reviewed on Mar. 01, 2009 by Dhughes

This recipe was really good and creamy and my kids and husband really liked it. thanks

Reviewed on Feb. 16, 2009 by mojomama

This was so good! I just made it for dinner tonight :D I did some stuff different. I cooked 4 cups of macaroni, which actually was perfect. Any less, and we would eat cheese with mac, not mac with cheese. I also added about 2 cups of frozen peas and 1/2 package of Oscar Mayer deli select smoked ham. Yum!

Reviewed on Feb. 13, 2009 by Caroljean9

Reviewed on Feb. 12, 2009 by seacrabs

Made this tonight. I have tried many homemade macaroni and cheeses and never liked any of them. This was very good! Nice and creamy. WIll make it again.

Reviewed on Feb. 02, 2009 by carrolcofer

Overall, pretty good. Almost thicker than it needed to be. Will use more macaroni if I make it again as it got even thicker when reheated. Reminded me of the big dish of mac & cheese that showed up for every family reunion of my childhood.

Reviewed on Feb. 02, 2009 by murphy8

 
 

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