Macaroni and cheese just may be king of the comfort foods. This sensational version is bubbling with creamy goodness—but is lighter on calories. —April Taylor, Holcomb, Kansas
Makeover Creamy Mac & Cheese
Makeover Creamy Mac & Cheese
Prep Time
30 min
Cook Time
25 min
Yield
10 servings
Ingredients
- 1 package (16 ounces) elbow macaroni
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups fat-free half-and-half
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups fat-free milk
- 3 cups shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese
- OPTIONAL TOPPING:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cups soft bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
- OPTIONAL GARNISH:
- sliced cherry tomatoes and minced chives
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°. Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain.
- Meanwhile, in small bowl, whisk flour, seasonings and half-and-half until smooth. In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in half-and-half mixture. Add milk. Bring to a gentle boil, stirring constantly; remove from heat. Add cheese; stir until melted. Stir in macaroni. Transfer to a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray.
- For optional topping, in a large skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender. Add bread crumbs; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Sprinkle over macaroni mixture; top with cheese.
- Bake, uncovered, until heated through, 25-30 minutes . Garnish as desired.
Nutrition Facts
1 cup (calculated without optional topping): 343 calories, 11g fat (6g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 354mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 2g fiber), 18g protein.
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