CREAMY MAKEOVER MACARONI AND CHEESE

Creamy Makeover Macaroni and Cheese image

Your family will love the rich, creamy flavor of this mac & cheese recipe-and you'll feel good knowing we were able to slash the saturated fat of the original recipe. -April Taylor, Grafenwoehr, Germany

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) elbow macaroni
2 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups fat-free half-and-half
2 cups fat-free milk
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 cups shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese
TOPPING:
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
5 cups cubed bread
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese

Steps:

Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Combine flour and half-and-half; stir into pan. Add milk and seasonings. Bring to a gentle boil; remove from the heat. Stir in cheese until melted. Drain macaroni; add to the cheese sauce and stir to coat., Transfer to a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. In a large skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. Add bread; saute 2-3 minutes longer. Sprinkle bread mixture and cheese over macaroni mixture. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 432 calories, Fat 15g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 526mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 21g protein.