LOWER FAT MACARONI AND CHEESE

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Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound elbow macaroni
1 package frozen pureed winter squash
2 cups 1 percent lowfat milk
8 ounces extra-sharp Cheddar, grated (about 2 cups)
8 ounces Monterrey jack cheese, grated
misc. other cheeses
1/4 cup sour cream (OR 1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese)
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon powdered mustard
1/2 c unseasoned bread crumbs
1/4 c grated Parmesan
olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Coat a 9 by 13-inch baking pan with cooking spray. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the macaroni and cook until tender but firm, about 5 to 8 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large bowl. Meanwhile, place the frozen squash and milk into a large saucepan and cook over a low heat, stirring occasionally and breaking up the squash with a spoon until it is defrosted. Turn the heat up to medium and cook until the mixture is almost simmering, stirring occasionally. Remove the pan from heat and stir in the Cheddar, jack cheese, ricotta cheese, salt, mustard and cayenne pepper. Pour cheese mixture over the macaroni and stir to combine. Transfer the macaroni and cheese to the baking dish. Combine bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese and oil in a small bowl. Sprinkle over the top of the macaroni and cheese. Bake for 20 minutes, then broil for 3 minutes so the top is crisp and nicely browned.

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