Low Carb Mac Ish And Cheese Recipes

LOW CARB MACARONI AND CHEESE

Great for fulfilling a mac and cheese craving, modified version of what I found on the back of the Dreamfields box. We loved this! Digestible carbs per serving is 12.

Provided by Demandy

Categories Cheese

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

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Steps:

Heat oil in 12-inch skillet over medium heat; sauté onion, garlic and mushrooms for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add half & half and milk, season with salt, pepper and nutmeg. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions. Pre-heat oven to 425 degrees F. Spray a 9x9 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
Toss pasta and sauce together. Add cheeses and optional hot dog slices; stir until well blended and pour into casserole dish. Top with Parmesan.
Bake uncovered for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Ingredients

8 ounces dreamfields elbow macaroni
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup chopped white onion
1 minced garlic clove
1/2 cup fat-free half-and-half
1/2 cup 1% low-fat milk
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
nonstick cooking spray
2 pieces Laughing Cow cheese, wedges swiss (optional)
1 cup low-fat sharp cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese
4 -6 mushrooms (optional)
low-fat hot dog, sliced (optional)

LOW-FAT MACARONI AND CHEESE

"When I want a super side dish that's real old-fashioned comfort food, I make a batch of this macaroni and cheese," notes field editor Joanie Elbourn of Gardner, Massachusetts.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

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Steps:

In a blender or food processor, combine the milk, cheeses, flour and pepper. Cover and process until creamy. Pour into a bowl; stir in macaroni and onion. Transfer to a 1-1/2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with paprika. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1 hour or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 395mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Ingredients

1 cup fat-free milk
1-1/4 cups shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
2/3 cup fat-free cottage cheese
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Pepper to taste
2-1/2 cups cooked elbow macaroni
1 tablespoon grated onion
Paprika

LOW FAT MAC AND CHEESE

That actually does NOT taste low fat, true! Not the way I USED to do! No butter or oil too! Hope you will agree and do a review!

Provided by mickeydownunder

Categories Cheese

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

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Steps:

COOK pasta and DRAIN; keep warm.
In same saucepan, ADD milk and flour and WHISK until smooth; heat to BOIL stirring all the time to make sure does not stick.
ADD mustard and black pepper.
Once at a boil, allow to simmer about 3 minutes til thickened slightly.
ADD cheese stirring until total melted.
ADD pasta back into saucepan; stir until well coated.
ENJOY!
NOTE: Was inspired by the internet to post this; I HOPE you don't give it a miss!
NOTE: Can top with tsp of parsley or 1 tsp chilli flakes when adding mustard and pepper; is all up to YOU! :).

Ingredients

12 ounces pasta
1 1/2 cups low-fat cheese
2 cups nonfat milk
1 1/2 tablespoons plain flour
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon black pepper