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Best Mac and Cheese

Put this lower fat version of a kiddie classic on the menu, and the dinner table. Fair warning, it might be a quiet dinner once the kids get a bite of this cheesy favorite.
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Course Pasta
Cuisine Continental

Servings 6 servings
Calories 1717.46 kcal

Ingredients

  

  • 1 tablespoon(s) butter
  • 2 tablespoon(s) all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/4 cup(s) skim milk
  • 1 1/2 cup(s) (6 oz) reduced fat, shredded sharp cheddar
  • 3 tablespoon(s) grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon(s) low sodium Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon(s) dry mustard
  • 1/8 teaspoon(s) pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon(s) hot sauce
  • 4 cup(s) cooked elbow macaroni

Instructions

 

  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat; add flour.
  • Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly with a wire whisk.
  • Gradually add milk, stirring constantly.
  • Bring to a boil; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  • Remove from heat; add cheeses and next 4 ingredients, stirring until cheeses melt.
  • Combine cheese sauce and macaroni in a bowl; stir well.
  • Serve immediately.
  • Ready in 20 min.

Nutrition

Calories: 1717.46kcalCarbohydrates: 205.65gProtein: 93.16gFat: 58.35gSaturated Fat: 29.81gCholesterol: 171.66mgSodium: 1964.94mgFiber: 10.27gSugar: 19.58g

Keyword Butter, Kid Pleaser, Macaroni & Cheese
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