Macaroni and Cheese Makeover

Love mac 'n cheese but not all the fat? Take comfort in our new and improved recipe, using fat-free sour cream and reduced-fat cheese.

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ingredients 13
Prep Time 20 min
Total Time 45 min

Ingredients

Casserole

2: cups uncooked elbow macaroni (8 oz)

1/2: cup fat-free sour cream

2: cups fat-free (skim) milk

2: tablespoons finely chopped onion or 2 teaspoons dried minced onion

3: tablespoons all-purpose flour

1: teaspoon yellow mustard

1/2: teaspoon seasoned salt

1/4: teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)

1/4: teaspoon black pepper

2: cups shredded reduced-fat sharp Cheddar cheese (8 oz)

Topping

2: tablespoons Progresso® plain bread crumbs

2: tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

2: teaspoons olive or vegetable oil

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Directions

1 In 3-quart saucepan, cook and drain macaroni as directed on package. Return to saucepan; stir in sour cream. Cover to keep warm.
2 Meanwhile, heat oven to 350°F. Spray 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In 2-quart saucepan, stir milk, onion, flour, mustard, seasoned salt, red pepper and black pepper with wire whisk until smooth. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture boils and thickens. Remove from heat. Stir in cheese until melted.
3 Add cheese sauce to cooked macaroni mixture; mix well. Spoon into baking dish. In small bowl, mix topping ingredients until crumbly. Sprinkle over casserole.
4 Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until edges are bubbly.

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Expert Tips

Makeover recipes are comfort-food favorites that have been remixed with less fat and sugar so they're healthier.

Sharp Cheddar cheese, mustard and cayenne bump up the flavor of this reduced-fat version of macaroni and cheese.

You can omit the topping and just sprinkle with a little paprika before baking.

Nutrition Information

NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 320
Calories from Fat: 50),

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 6g; 6%
(Saturated Fat 2 1/2g, 2 1/2% Trans Fat 0g 0% ),
Cholesterol: 15mg; 15%;
Sodium: 740mg; 740%;
Total Carbohydrate: 45g; 45%
(Dietary Fiber 2g 2% Sugars 7g 7% ),
Protein: 20g; 20%

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 6%;
Vitamin C: 0%;
Calcium: 45%;
Iron: 10%;

Exchanges:

2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 2 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 0 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choices:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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josieL738

report Posted Nov. 7, 2012 10:36 AM

I just made this mac and cheese recipe. I grated the onion and added petite diced tomatoes that I cooked a bit to take some of the liquid out. I always add tomatoes to my mac and cheese (personal preference). Didn't use the topping . It didn't need it with the addition of tomatoes. Delicious recipe and I will definitely make again.

mituti

report Posted Jul. 31, 2012 1:18 PM

Easy to make and i loved it!!!! it was a big hit at the party!!!

JCummings01

report Posted Oct. 5, 2009 8:34 PM

We liked this meal it was quick and easy. We did think it could use a little shredded chicken, ham, or tuna added in to make it more flavorful.

Belanos

report Posted Jun. 19, 2009 1:23 PM

Based on the reviews I had high hopes for this recipe. Contrary to the other reviewers, though, I did not care for this dish at all. Granted, mac & cheese is, in general, rather bland, but I found this blander than was palatable. The cayenne gave it some heat, but that was about it, and the mustard didn't have any presence at all. Although it was creamy, I thought it had that "low-fat"/"fat-free" taste. Perhaps changing the sour cream and milk from fat-free to low-fat, or maybe using full-fat cheese instead of reduced-fat would help, but I didn't like it enough to make it again and find out.

hikemom

report Posted Feb. 16, 2009 6:58 PM

Outstanding recipe. Very moist and cheesy. I doubled the topping the second time I made it as the 2 tablespoons of crumbs and cheese didn't seem to be enough.