Low Calorie Mac And Cheese Recipes

LOW-FAT MACARONI AND CHEESE

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"When I want a super side dish that's real old-fashioned comfort food, I make a batch of this macaroni and cheese," notes field editor Joanie Elbourn of Gardner, Massachusetts.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 cup fat-free milk
1-1/4 cups shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
2/3 cup fat-free cottage cheese
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Pepper to taste
2-1/2 cups cooked elbow macaroni
1 tablespoon grated onion
Paprika

Steps:

In a blender or food processor, combine the milk, cheeses, flour and pepper. Cover and process until creamy. Pour into a bowl; stir in macaroni and onion. Transfer to a 1-1/2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with paprika. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1 hour or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 395mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SKINNY MACARONI AND CHEESE

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59% less fat • 54% less sat fat • 24% fewer calories than the original recipe. Make it "my mac and cheese" with simple changes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 cups uncooked regular or whole wheat elbow macaroni (8 oz)
2 cups fat-free (skim) milk
3 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
2 cups shredded reduced-fat sharp Cheddar cheese (8 oz)

Steps:

In 3-quart saucepan, cook and drain macaroni as directed on package. Return to saucepan; cover to keep warm.
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.
Add cheese sauce to cooked macaroni; mix well. Spoon into baking dish.
Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until edges are bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Carbohydrate 44 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 640 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g

LOW CALORIE MAC AND CHEESE

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Trying to eat healthier AND please your kids can be tricky! This yummy dish is low in calories and it's sure to please kids, too. :) Recipe from "Slim & Scrumptious" by Joy Bauer.

Provided by Chesska

Categories Kid Friendly

Time 25m

Yield 9 cups, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 (10 ounce) package low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
1 (16 ounce) box whole wheat macaroni
2 1/4 cups skim milk, divided
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3 -5 drops hot sauce
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

Shred cheese and set aside allowing the cheese to come to room temperature, which will help it to melt better.
Bring a large pot of unsalted water to a boil. Add the macaroni and cook according to the package directions for al dente pasta.
In a large saucepan, combine 2 cups of milk with soy sauce, onion powder, dry mustard, paprika, bay leaf, salt, pepper and hot sauce. Place over medium heat and cook until the mixture comes to a gentle simmer.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with the remaining 1/4 cup of milk. Add the cornstarch mixture to the sauce and stir to combine. Return the sauce to a simmer and cook for 2 or 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove saucepan from heat, discard the bay leaf, and add the shredded cheese. Stir until the cheese is completely melted and no lumps remain.
Add the butter to the cheese sauce and stir until completely melted inches.
Drain the macaroni (but don't rinse), and return to pot.
Pour cheese sauce over cooked macaroni and stir until everything is coated. Cover pot and allow it to sit for 5 or 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 427.1, Fat 8.5, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 22, Sodium 639.3, Carbohydrate 64.9, Fiber 6.5, Sugar 0.3, Protein 26.6

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