Auntie's Awesome Baked Mac N' Cheese (Light)

"My aunt came up with this recipe through trial and error and I lightened it up and am entering it for the nutrition information. I have tried many recipes and this one is the best, light or not!"
 
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photo by Adrienne Elise
Ready In:
45mins
Ingredients:
9
Serves:
8-12
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ingredients

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directions

  • In large saucepan, combine first four ingredients; stir in milk. Add butter; stirring constantly, bring to a boil over medium-high heat and boil 1 minutes. *This is very important but make sure you don't burn the milk or else you will get an undesirable smoky taste to your dish!* Remove from heat.
  • Stir in 4 coups cheese until melted. Add elbows. Pour into lightly greased 9x13 casserole.
  • Coarsely shred bread in food processor, then mix crumbs with the remaining cup of cheese. Spread over top of macaroni.
  • Bake uncovered in 375 degree oven for 25-40 minutes until browned to desired doneness.
  • Enjoy! Makes great leftovers!
  • *Cheese should be 3 Cups Reduced Fat Sharp Cheddar and 2 Cups Reduced Fat Mexican Four Cheese Blend.

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  1. Should the elbow noodles be cooked before adding it to the cheese mix?
     
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