GUILT-FREE MACARONI AND CHEESE

Guilt-Free Macaroni and Cheese image

I tweak recipes to make over full-fat classics. Over the years, I've updated this recipe to use low-fat products, and my family really enjoys it. -Kristen Miller, Glendale, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

3 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 can (12 ounces) fat-free evaporated milk
1-1/4 cups fat-free milk
1/2 cup minced onion
10 ounces reduced-fat process cheese (Velveeta), cut into 1/4-inch cubes
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup crumbled cooked bacon

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400°. Cook macaroni according to package directions., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, whisk flour, seasonings and milks; stir in onion. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat; stir in process cheese until melted. Drain macaroni; transfer to a 13X9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Pour sauce over macaroni; stir to coat, Sprinkle with cheddar cheese. Bake, uncovered, 10-15 minutes or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 765mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges