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Heart Healthy Macaroni & Cheese

Take comfort in knowing that this macaroni and cheese is healthier than most of those other high-fat, high-calorie versions. And it tastes great too!
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Course Pasta
Cuisine Continental
Servings 4 servings
Calories 1074.45 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/4 cup(s) pkg. frozen no-salt-added vegetables
  • 8 ounce(s) pkg. macaroni and cheese dinner mix
  • 1/4 cup(s) skim milk
  • 1/4 cup(s) non-fat or low-fat sour cream
  • 1/4 teaspoon(s) dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon(s) black pepper
  • 1/2 cup(s) shredded low-fat cheddar cheese

Instructions
 

  • In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil over high heat.
  • Add vegetables and macaroni, reserving the cheese-sauce mix.
  • Return to a boil.
  • Reduce heat, cover and simmer 7 to 10 minutes, or until vegetables are tender-crisp and macaroni is tender.
  • Drain.
  • Return macaroni mixture to saucepan.
  • Place over medium heat and stir in milk, sour cream and reserved cheese-sauce mix from package.
  • Heat through, about 3 to 5 minutes.
  • If desired, stir in Italian seasoning and pepper.
  • Sprinkle each serving with 2 tbsp shredded cheese.
  • Ready in 25 min.

Nutrition

Calories: 1074.45kcalCarbohydrates: 190.71gProtein: 56.41gFat: 6.48gSaturated Fat: 3.25gCholesterol: 27.4mgSodium: 2777.42mgFiber: 9.06gSugar: 33.25g
Keyword Heart Healthy, Macaroni & Cheese, Vegetables
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