MACARONI AND CHEESE

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When my husband had heart problems, I searched for recipes that replaced our full-fat standbys. Over the years, I've updated this recipe to accommodate new lower-in-fat products, and my family continues to enjoy it. -Cora Johnson Schloetzer, Topeka, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
12 ounces reduced-fat process cheese (Velveeta), sliced
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground mustard
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 can (12 ounces) fat-free evaporated milk
1-1/4 cups fat-free milk
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain. In a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray, layer a third of the macaroni, half of the cheese and half of the onion. Repeat layers. Top with remaining macaroni., In a bowl, combine the flour, mustard, pepper, evaporated milk and milk; pour over layers. Combine bread crumbs and butter; sprinkle over top. , Cover and bake at 375° for 20 minutes. Uncover; bake 15 minutes longer or until bubbly. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 161mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

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