Makeover Creamy Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

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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