Name: Makeover Creamy Macaroni and Cheese
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 7 servings
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 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 shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese; Minced chives, optional

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

TEST KITCHEN APPROVED

Makeover Creamy Macaroni and Cheese

4.2 | 22 Reviews Add your review

Yield:7 servings

Prep:20 min

Cook:35 min

Save Saved Saving email print

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 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 shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
Minced chives, optional

Text Ingredients

Shop Recipe

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 13x9-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.