MAKEOVER CREAMY MAC & CHEESE RECIPE - (4.8/5)

Makeover Creamy Mac & Cheese Recipe - (4.8/5) image

Provided by VerneJ

Number Of Ingredients 14

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

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350ºF. Cook elbow macaroni according to package directions; drain. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk flour, seasonings and half and half until smooth. In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in half and half mixture. Add milk. Bring to a gentle boil, stirring constantly; remove from heat. Add cheese; stir until melted. Stir in macaroni. Transfer to a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. For optional topping, in a large skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender. Add bread; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Sprinkle bread mixture over macaroni mixture; top with cheese. Bake, uncovered, 25-30 minutes or until heated through and the topping is lightly browned. From: Taste of Home (Feb/Mar 2014) Nutritional Facts per serving (without topping): 343 calories, 11g fat (6g sat.), 31mg cholesterol, 354mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate, 2g fiber, 18g protein.