Best Mexican Macaroni And Cheese Weight Watchers Recipes

Mexican Macaroni and Cheese (Weight Watchers) image

Provided by Kevin Anthony

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 4

8 oz uncooked elbow macaroni
5 oz light processed cheese (light velveeta)
1 tsp taco seasoning
1/2 c salsa

Steps:

1. Boil water for the macaroni. Cook the noodles in the water until done, usually 7-9 minutes
2. While the noodles are cooking cube the cheese
3. When the noodles are done drain them and....http://www.free-ww-recipes.com/mexican-mac-cheese.html

Weight Watchers Four Cheese Macaroni and Cheese image

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Time 1h8m

Yield 9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

cooking spray
1/8 teaspoon table salt (or to taste, for cooking pasta)
12 ounces uncooked macaroni
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups 1% low-fat milk
2 cups onions, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon paprika
2 bay leaves
1/4 cup blue cheese, crumbled
5 ounces cheddar cheese (extra-sharp suggested) or 5 ounces colby cheese, shredded (extra-sharp suggested)
3 ounces low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
3/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground (or to taste)
3/4 teaspoon table salt, to taste
2 ounces parmesan cheese, finely grated (Parmigiano Reggiano suggested)

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350ºF.
Coat a 3-quart casserole dish with cooking spray; set aside.
Cook macaroni in salted water as directed on package; set aside.
Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat.
Slowly add flour, stirring constantly; cook for about 3 minutes.
Slowly whisk in milk to thoroughly incorporate flour mixture.
Stir in onion, paprika and bay leaf.
Simmer for 15 minutes, stirring frequently; remove from heat.
Combine blue cheese with about two-thirds of both types of cheddar cheese in saucepan and season to taste with salt and pepper; stir in macaroni. Pour half of macaroni mixture into prepared casserole dish and top with remaining cheddar cheeses.
Pour in remaining macaroni mixture and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese; bake for 30 minutes.
Let stand for about 5 to 10 minutes before slicing into 9 pieces.
Yields 1 piece per serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 319.8, Fat 11.3, SaturatedFat 6.9, Cholesterol 33.7, Sodium 563.5, Carbohydrate 36.9, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 5.9, Protein 17.1

Stove-Top Macaroni and Cheese (Weight Watchers) image

Provided by ellie_

Categories Cheese

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

16 ounces macaroni (see note in description)
2 cups skim milk (I used 1% milk)
1/4 cup flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon onion powder
pepper
1 cup low-fat cheddar cheese (see note in description)
1/8 teaspoon hot sauce (Tabasco sauce)

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain.
While macaroni is cooking, in a large saucepan over medium heat whisk together milk, flour, salt, onion powder and pepper until blended.
Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
Reduce heat to a simmer, stirring often until thickened (2 to 5 minutes).
Remove from heat; stir in cheese and Tabasco.
Toss pasta with sauce.