Not-So-Naughty Macaroni & Cheese
"This is my adaptation of baked mac & cheese. I trimmed it down to better adhere to my diet plan and thought others out there craving their carby, cheesy fix might appreciate this lighter version."
- Ready In:
- 45mins
- Ingredients:
- 11
- Serves:
-
8
ingredients
- 16 ounces whole wheat pasta (shells, elbows, rotini, etc.)
- 2 (10 ounce) cans condensed cheddar cheese soup
- 12 ounces fat-free evaporated milk
- 8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
- 1⁄8 cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- black pepper, freshly gound
- 1 teaspoon ground mustard
- 3 dashes hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon granulated onion
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
directions
- Boil the macaroni according to package directions until al dente.
- In a large bowl, combine everything except the shredded cheese.
- Microwave for 2-3 minutes, checking periodically, until the butter is melted.
- Stir until smooth.
- Drain the macaroni and add to the cheese sauce. Stir to combine.
- In a lightly oiled 9x13 pan, layer 1/2 of the macaroni mixture. Top with half of the shredded cheese.
- Repeat with the other half of the noodles, finishing with shredded cheese on top.
- Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes, or until bubbly and browned to your liking.
- NOTE: I have experimented with different combinations of cheese. Cheddar is a great standby, but try adding a little pepper jack to the mix, or even a little bit of bleu for some bite.
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Reviews
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Seems like I'm always making mac & cheese for a housebound neighbor couple, but they do love the stuff! And since I do cook & bake for them from time to time & they love the stuff, well . . . This recipe gave me a chance to prepare a very nice, satisfying variation, & they loved it totally, as did the 2 of us, since I kept two servings here for us to sample! I'll be making this one again, for sure! Thanks for sharing it! [Made & reviewed in Healthy Choices ABC recipe tag]
RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
I currently live outside of Boston with my boyfriend of over 5 years, Brad.
I love to cook and Brad loves to taste all the things I create. We both try to eat as healthy as possible so I'm always looking for low-calorie and low-fat meals while working to trim down some of our favorites.
