How to make healthier Macaroni and Cheese

Make it “my mac and cheese” with simple changes to lower the fat and a few flavor boosters to make you love it. Take comfort in this healthified all-time favorite!

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Prep Time:20 min Start to Finish:45 min makes:6 servings (1 cup each) 2 cups uncooked regular or whole wheat elbow macaroni (8 oz) 2 cups fat-free (skim) milk 3 tablespoons all-purpose f

1. . In 3-quart saucepan, cook and drain macaroni as directed on package. Return to saucepan; cover to keep warm
2. . Meanwhile, heat oven to 350°F. Spray 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In 2-quart saucepan, stir milk, flour, mustard, salt, black pepper and red pepper with wire whisk until smooth. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture boils and thickens. Remove from heat. Stir in cheese until melted
3. Add cheese sauce to cookeBake 20 to 25 minutes or until edges are bubbly.d macaroni; mix well. Spoon into baking dish

Tips & Warnings

• 1 Serving: Calories 340 (Calories from Fat 80); Total Fat 9g (Saturated Fat 5g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 25mg; Sodium 640mg; Total Carbohydrate 44g (Dietary Fiber 2g, Sugars 5g); Protein 19g Percent Daily Value
• : Vitamin A 10%; Vitamin C 0%; Calcium 40%; Iron 10% Exchanges: 3 Starch; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Vegetable; 1 1/2 Medium-Fat Meat Carbohydrate Choices: 3
• Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. MyPyramid Servings 1 c Dairy, 2 oz-equivalents Grains