Low Fat Creamy Macaroni Cheese Recipes

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CREAMY MACARONI AND CHEESE



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This is the ultimate creamy mac and cheese recipe. It's saucy, thick and very rich, with a wonderful cheddar flavor. Once you taste it, you'll be hooked. -Cindy Hartley, Chesapeake, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1-1/2 to 2 cups 2% milk
1 cup sour cream
8 ounces cubed Velveeta
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions. , Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350°. In a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add 1-1/2 cups milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; stir in sour cream, Velveeta, Parmesan cheese, salt, mustard and pepper until smooth and cheese is melted. Add additional milk to reach desired consistency. , Drain macaroni; toss with cheddar cheese. Transfer to a greased 3-qt. baking dish. Stir in cream sauce. , Bake, uncovered, 35-40 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 653 calories, Fat 46g fat (30g saturated fat), Cholesterol 143mg cholesterol, Sodium 1141mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

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

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

YUMMY LOW-FAT MAC & CHEESE



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Make and share this Yummy Low-Fat Mac & Cheese recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Absolutely Bananas

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
3 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 1/2 cups nonfat milk
1 cup nonfat sour cream
1 egg, lightly beaten
2 cups shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
4 cups cooked elbow macaroni (from about 2 cups dried)
1/4 cup corn flake crumbs or 1/4 cup dried breadcrumbs

Steps:

  • Coat 2 quart casserole with nonstick spray. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Melt butter in medium saucepan. stir in flour, mustard, paprika, and salt. slowly pour in milk, whisking continuously until there are no lumps in the flour. continue to stir with whisk, raise the heat, and cook until milk bubbles and thickens. Remove from stovetop and stir in sour cream, egg, and cheese.
  • Toss macaroni and the cheese mixture together in a bowl and then pour it into the casserole. Top with the cornflake crumbs. Set in the oven and bake for 20 min, or until bubbling around edges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253.8, Fat 4.4, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 41.1, Sodium 271.9, Carbohydrate 41.9, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 6.9, Protein 11.1

LOW FAT MACARONI & CHEESE



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This is a super guilt free recipe without taking away the creamy delicious taste that macaroni is so famous for. Do you got some cooked pasta sitting in a Tupperware in your fridge, like I do? Turn it into a yummy Mac n' Cheese dinner.

Provided by Hope Rock

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 6 Entrees, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup fat-free evaporated milk
1 cup low fat cottage cheese
1/2 cup low-fat ricotta cheese
1/2 cup low-fat cheddar cheese
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
14 teaspoons pepper
1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1/2 cup fine dry breadcrumb
1 lb pasta (Your choice)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 (F) degrees.
  • In a large pot boil water and follow directions to cook your choice of pasta. Or use those leftover noodles saved over in the fridge (your choice).
  • While waiting for the water to boil for the pasta, in a saucepan heat milk over low to low-medium heat. Add the cheeses until they melt, stirring constantly. (Be careful not to scorch or boil the elements in the saucepan).
  • In a separate skillet, Caramelize the finely diced yellow onion and minced garlic with non-stick cooking spray until soft and tender, showing a caramelized brown color. Pour the caramelized garlic and onions into the saucepan with the melted cheeses. Mix. To the same saucepan mix in the nutmeg, salt, & pepper.
  • Once pasta is al dente, drain the noodles of its pasta water. If you are using up those left over noodles, pour a bit of water in with those noodles and cover, heat on high in the microwave until warm and tender. This will make it easier to mix those cold noodles that may be a bit stiff from sitting in the fridge. Pour the melted cheese mixture in with the cooked noodles and mix until evenly coated.
  • In a 2 quart casserole dish spray with non-stick cooking spray. Pour the noodles and cheese mixture into the baking dish. Sprinkle over the top with bread crumbs and parmesan cheese.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes until bubbly and browned on the top.
  • Dish and serve hot.
  • FYI: If you're not a fan of onions, simply omit this ingredient, it will be just as good. The onions give it a bit more flavor. If you want the flavor of onion but not the onion texture, grate the onions with a cheese grater before caramelizing, it will eliminate the chunky texture within the creamy mac n' cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460.7, Fat 6.3, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 17.1, Sodium 477.4, Carbohydrate 75.2, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 8.6, Protein 25.1

LOW-FAT CREAMY MACARONI & CHEESE



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Make and share this Low-Fat Creamy Macaroni & Cheese recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dancer

Categories     Cheese

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups elbow macaroni
4 ounces reduced-fat monterey jack cheese, shredded
1 cup nonfat cottage cheese
3/4 cup nonfat sour cream
1/3 cup skim milk
1/4 cup onion, chopped
1 egg white, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon light margarine, melted
1 tablespoon cheese-flavored granule
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 pinch red pepper, ground
2 tablespoons reduced-fat butter-flavored cracker crumbs
1/2 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • Coat a two-quart casserole dish with non-stick spray.
  • Cook macaroni according to package directions.
  • Drain macaroni, reserving two tablespoons cooking water.
  • Toss macaroni with reserved cooking water, cheeses, sour cream, milk, onions, egg white, margarine, cheese-flavored granules, mustard and peppers until well combined.
  • Spoon into casserole dish.
  • Sprinkle with cracker crumbs and paprika.
  • Cover.
  • Bake casserole at 350 degrees for 25 minutes.
  • Uncover and bake until golden brown an d bubbly, about five minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334.5, Fat 3.8, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 13.2, Sodium 357.7, Carbohydrate 52, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 6.3, Protein 21.8

CREAMY BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE - NOT LOW FAT!



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Combined a few recipes together and this is the BEST I came up with. Cheesy - Creamy Crusty top and easy to reheat with putting a little bit more milk into and on top of the leftovers and covering with foil putting back into the oven for 1/2 hour

Provided by Cathy Pete

Categories     Pasta Shells

Time 50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb medium shell macaroni noodles
1/2 cup butter
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 cup flour
3 1/2 cups whole milk
1 egg, beaten
8 ounces cream cheese, cut into cubes
1 lb processed cheese, cut into cubes like Velveeta cheese
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Boil noodles according to package.
  • After noodles are drained and have cooled for a few minutes, put them in a big bowl and mix with beaten egg.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Grease 9x13 pan.
  • In a pan cook butter, salt, pepper, ground mustard and flour and stir until smooth.
  • Remove from heat add milk, return to heat and bring to a boil.
  • Boil 1 minute.
  • Remove from heat and add cheeses, stir until melted.
  • Pour over noodles that are in a bowl stir, pour into greased pan and bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes or until top is golden brown and crusty!

FOUR CHEESE MACARONI - LOW FAT & DELICIOUS!



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From Chef Juan Carlos Cruz-"Calorie Commando" on Food Network- comes this delicious comfort food without the guilt. We had this tonight with grilled pork chops, seasoned green beans and spiced apples. I followed the recipe to the letter and husband, son and I thought it was delicious. Note: it is not at all soupy, so if you like your mac runny, add more milk! Also, we felt it needed salt and fresh ground pepper at the table.

Provided by Princess Pea

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

nonstick cooking spray
salt
3 cups elbow macaroni
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 1/3 cups 1% low-fat milk
3/4 cup shredded Fontina cheese
1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
1/2 cup shredded fat-free cheddar cheese
4 ounces Velveeta reduced fat cheese product
1/2 cup Japanese-style bread crumbs (panko)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Spray a 2-quart casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
  • Bring a large pot of water to boil.
  • Salt water.
  • Add macaroni, and cook until al dente.
  • Drain into a colander.
  • Run under cold water and set aside.
  • While pasta is cooking, combine flour and milk in a large saucepan, whisking until blended.
  • Cook over medium heat until thick, about 10 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Add cheeses and cook until melted and thickened.
  • Remove from heat and stir in the cooked macaroni and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  • Pour mixture into prepared casserole dish.
  • Sprinkle bread crumbs over top.
  • Bake until bubbly, about 30-40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297, Fat 7.8, SaturatedFat 4.6, Cholesterol 26.7, Sodium 441.4, Carbohydrate 39.9, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 6.2, Protein 15.9

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