LIGHTENED-UP MACARONI AND CHEESE
Who doesn't love macaroni and cheese? This lightened-up version is sure to please those who want to indulge without the extra calories!
Provided by thedailygourmet
Categories 100+ Pasta and Noodle Recipes Noodle Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Coat an 8x8-inch baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook whole wheat macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes.
- Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
- Stir 1 tablespoon evaporated milk and tapioca together in a saucepan. Whisk in remaining milk. Stir in Cheddar cheese, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and stir until the sauce thickens a bit and cheese is completely melted. Drain pasta and stir into the sauce. Spoon into the prepared baking dish.
- Cook under the broiler until top browns, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 281.9 calories, Carbohydrate 38.5 g, Cholesterol 26.4 mg, Fat 8.2 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 17.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 400.6 mg, Sugar 4 g
LIGHTENED-UP SPINACH AND ARTICHOKE MACARONI AND CHEESE
This lightened-up but still creamy version of macaroni and cheese is full of protein--an impressive 29 grams per serving-quite an accomplishment for a vegetarian meal. The whole-wheat pasta, spinach and artichoke hearts add their vitamin, mineral and fiber superpowers.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 50m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Special equipment: a broiler-safe 2-quart baking dish
- Position an oven rack at the center of the oven, and preheat the broiler.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Reserve 3/4 cup of the pasta water; strain the pasta.
- Wipe out the pot. Add the butter, and melt over medium heat. Add the shallots, and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, 2 to 4 minutes. Add the garlic, and cook, stirring, until soft, about 2 minutes. Add the flour, and whisk constantly until it begins to toast, about 2 minutes. (The flour will form a thick paste, but that's okay; just keep it moving in the pot.) Whisk in the milk and the reserved pasta water, and whisk constantly until the mixture is thick like gravy, 3 to 5 minutes. Whisk in the sour cream, 2/3 cup of the mozzarella, the Swiss cheese and 1 tablespoon of the Parmesan. Once the cheeses have melted, add the spinach, and cook until just wilted, about 1 minute. Stir in the artichoke hearts, pasta, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Transfer to a broiler-safe 2-quart baking dish.
- Stir together the remaining 1/3 cup mozzarella and 3 tablespoons Parmesan in a small bowl. Sprinkle over the pasta. Broil until golden and bubbly, about 2 minutes.
COOKING LIGHT'S CREAMY STOVE-TOP MACARONI AND CHEESE
From the June 2006 issue of Cooking Light magazine and featured in their Dinner Tonight section. This is a simple and quick main dish that is recommended to be served with a 7-Layer salad for a full meal. They suggest assembling the salad while the water comes to a boil for the pasta and making the sauce while the pasta cooks. Quick and easy for a weeknight meal.
Provided by Ms B.
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 40m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain and set aside.
- While the pasta cooks, place flour, salt, and pepper in a large saucepan.
- Add milk, stirring with a whisk until well blended. Drop cream cheese by teaspoonfuls into milk mixture; bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly.
- Reduce heat; simmer 2 minutes or until thick and cream cheese melts, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in mustard, Worcestershire, and garlic; simmer 1 minute.
- Remove from heat.
- Add cheddar cheese, stirring until cheese melts.
- Combine pasta and cheese sauce in a large bowl; toss well.
CREAMY, LIGHT MACARONI AND CHEESE
From the September 2011 Cooking Light (cover recipe). This is the most delicious macaroni and cheese I've ever eaten! No one will know it's full of healthy butternut squash and just the right amount of cheese. This is a true winner! To save time, I bought my butternut squash in the produce section already cut up. Perfect and what a time saver. Use a pasta with a nice shape to cling to all the yummy sauce.
Provided by CaliforniaJan
Categories Macaroni And Cheese
Time 55m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°.
- Combine squash, broth, milk, and garlic in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium, and simmer until squash is tender when pierced with a fork, about 25 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Place the hot squash mixture in a blender. Add salt, pepper, and Greek yogurt. Remove the center piece of blender lid (to allow steam to escape); secure blender lid on blender. Place a clean towel over opening in blender lid (to avoid splatters). Blend until smooth. Place blended squash mixture in a bowl; stir in Gruyère, pecorino Romano, and 2 tablespoons Parmigiano-Reggiano. Stir until combined.
- Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat; drain well. Add pasta to squash mixture, and stir until combined. Spread mixture evenly into a 13 x 9-inch glass or ceramic baking dish coated with cooking spray.
- Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add panko, and cook for 2 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from heat; stir in remaining 2 tablespoons Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese. Sprinkle evenly over the hot pasta mixture. Lightly coat topping with cooking spray.
- Bake at 375° for 25 minutes or until bubbly. Sprinkle with parsley, and serve immediately.
LIGHTER MACARONI AND CHEESE
I found this recipe in the Low-Fat cookbook published by Cook's Illustrated. I used, as was recommended by the cookbook, Cabot brand 50% cheddar. The cheese looked pretty white, but the final recipe had a yellow tinge. This cheese is sold in block form. Block low-fat cheese generally melt better than pre-shredded low-fat cheese.
Provided by Reddyrat
Categories Cheese
Time 25m
Yield 5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil with about 2 teaspoons of salt.
- Add macaroni and cook until al dente, about 5 minutes.
- Drain and set aside.
- In same pot, add evaporated milk, salt, mustard, garlic, and 1/2 cup milk.
- Bring to a boil and then simmer about 2 minutes.
- Combine 1/4 cup milk and cornstarch.
- Add to saucepan.
- Simmer about 5 minutes or until thickened.
- Remove from heat, add cheese, and stir until cheese is melted.
- Add macaroni and let sit for about 5 minutes until thickened.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 288.9, Fat 7.2, SaturatedFat 4.1, Cholesterol 24.9, Sodium 325, Carbohydrate 43.7, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 0.8, Protein 11.8
LIGHTENED UP MACARONI AND CHEESE
This is a lightened up version of the macaroni and cheese my mom used to make, and a recipe that I've been making for many years now. It has a mild flavor and is very creamy and delicious. I am posting this to see the calorie content.
Provided by Lola59
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 45m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. Melt butter in medium sized saucepan. Stir in flour, salt, pepper (I usually make mine without pepper, as I prefer it that way), and dry mustard. Cook a minute or two on medium heat.
- 2. Gradually stir in milk. Stir constantly at medium heat for 10 minutes, or until thick. Remove from heat.
- 3. Stir in 1 1/2 cups cheese. Stir in hot cooked elbow macaroni and cubed ham.
- 4. Pour into a 2 quart baking dish. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup cheddar cheese over top, and then sprinkle bread crumbs.
- 5. Bake at 375 for 25 minutes, until hot and bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 283.1, Fat 6.1, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 25, Sodium 846.3, Carbohydrate 40.8, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 6.1, Protein 15.2
LIGHTENED FANNIE FARMER'S CLASSIC BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE
This is not my recipe!! Just my substitutions for Fannie Farmer's Classic Baked Macaroni and Cheese @ http://www.recipezaar.com/Fannie-Farmers-Classic-Baked-Macaroni-and-Cheese-135350 The recipe for the cream sub. is: Very Diet Friendly Low Fat Low Cal Substitute for Cream @ http://www.recipezaar.com/Very-Diet-Friendly-Low-Fat-Low-Cal-Substitute-for-Cream-269311?
Provided by EyesForASkinnyFuture
Categories Cheese
Time 55m
Yield 1 Casserole, 6-7 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- First you will need to made a cream sub. out of the 8 teaspoons of milk and the cottage cheese. Place both ingredients into the blender and blend until smooth. Set in fridge until it is needed.
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Cook and drain macaroni according to package directions; set aside.
- In a large saucepan melt butter.
- Add flour mixed with salt and pepper, using a whisk to stir until well blended.
- Pour milk and cream sub. in gradually; stirring constantly.
- Bring to boiling point and boil 2 minutes (stirring constantly).
- Reduce heat and cook (stirring constantly) 10 minutes.
- Add shredded cheddar little by little and simmer an additional 5 minutes, or until cheese melts.
- Turn off flame.
- Add macaroni to the saucepan and toss to coat with the cheese sauce.
- Transfer macaroni to a greased baking dish.
- Sprinkle with breadcrumbs.
- Bake 20 minutes until the top is golden brown.
- (You can also freeze this recipe in zip-lock bags for later use - once you have mixed the macaroni along with the cheese sauce allow to cool to room temperature before adding to your freezer - I generally pull it out the night before and allow macaroni and cheese to reach room temperature; I then add the macaroni and cheese to a buttered baking dish, sprinkle with bread crumbs and then bake for 20 to 30 minutes, until golden brown on top and bubbling.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 358.4, Fat 9.7, SaturatedFat 5.6, Cholesterol 22.2, Sodium 685.8, Carbohydrate 44, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 2.3, Protein 22.2
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