THREE CHEESE MAC AND CHEESE LITE (YES LITE)

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We love mac and cheese, but not all of the fat and calories, so I've been working on a lighter version and this is what I came up with. My DD loves this and she's picky about her mac and cheese.

Provided by MsSally

Categories     Cheese

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups elbow macaroni
1 tablespoon light margarine
2 tablespoons flour
2 cups skim milk
4 ounces 2% Velveeta reduced fat cheese product (cubed)
2 cups 2% cheddar cheese (divided)
1 cup 2% mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni according to box, pour into colander and leave. DO NOT RINSE>.
  • Turn burner to med. Melt butter in pan, add flour and whisk together. Add milk and whisk constantly till warm and thickened. Remove from heat. Whisk in Velveeta, 1 cup cheddar and mozzarella, till melted and smooth.
  • Add macaroni to cheese mixture. Stir until well combined.
  • Heat oven to 350°F Pour mac and cheese into 2 qt casserole. Top with remaining cheese.
  • Bake for 20 minutes or till cheese on top is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290.5, Fat 5.8, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 18.7, Sodium 615.9, Carbohydrate 35.7, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 2.8, Protein 22.4

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