Low Fat Macaroni And Cheese Recipes

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HEALTHIER HOMEMADE MAC AND CHEESE

To make this rich mac and cheese recipe healthier we use whole wheat bread crumbs, low-fat milk and cheese, whole wheat noodles, and reduced the amount of butter. Serve with a salad for a healthy meatless dinner.

Provided by MakeItHealthy

Categories     Pasta and Noodles     Noodle Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9



Healthier Homemade Mac and Cheese image

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes. Drain.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour to make a roux. Slowly add milk to roux, stirring constantly. Stir in Cheddar and Parmesan cheeses and cook over low heat until cheese is melted and sauce is thick, about 3 minutes. Place macaroni in large baking dish and pour sauce over macaroni. Stir well.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add breadcrumbs and stir until butter is absorbed, 2 to 3 minutes. Spread over macaroni to cover. Sprinkle with paprika.
  • Bake in preheated oven until cheese sauce is hot and breadcrumbs are browned, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 770.4 calories, Carbohydrate 106.6 g, Cholesterol 60.3 mg, Fat 22.4 g, Fiber 10.6 g, Protein 42.5 g, SaturatedFat 13.1 g, Sodium 750.2 mg, Sugar 9.6 g

1 (16 ounce) package whole wheat macaroni (such as Smart Taste®)
2 tablespoons butter
2 ½ tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups shredded low-fat Cheddar cheese
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
3 cups low-fat (1%) milk
2 tablespoons butter
½ cup whole wheat bread crumbs
1 pinch paprika

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

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

YUMMY LOW-FAT MAC & CHEESE

Make and share this Yummy Low-Fat Mac & Cheese recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Absolutely Bananas

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11



Yummy Low-Fat Mac & Cheese image

Steps:

  • Coat 2 quart casserole with nonstick spray. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Melt butter in medium saucepan. stir in flour, mustard, paprika, and salt. slowly pour in milk, whisking continuously until there are no lumps in the flour. continue to stir with whisk, raise the heat, and cook until milk bubbles and thickens. Remove from stovetop and stir in sour cream, egg, and cheese.
  • Toss macaroni and the cheese mixture together in a bowl and then pour it into the casserole. Top with the cornflake crumbs. Set in the oven and bake for 20 min, or until bubbling around edges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253.8, Fat 4.4, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 41.1, Sodium 271.9, Carbohydrate 41.9, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 6.9, Protein 11.1

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
3 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 1/2 cups nonfat milk
1 cup nonfat sour cream
1 egg, lightly beaten
2 cups shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
4 cups cooked elbow macaroni (from about 2 cups dried)
1/4 cup corn flake crumbs or 1/4 cup dried breadcrumbs

SKINNY MACARONI AND CHEESE

59% less fat • 54% less sat fat • 24% fewer calories than the original recipe. Make it "my mac and cheese" with simple changes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8



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Steps:

  • In 3-quart saucepan, cook and drain macaroni as directed on package. Return to saucepan; cover to keep warm.
  • Meanwhile, heat oven to 350°F. Spray 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In 2-quart saucepan, stir milk, flour, mustard, salt, black pepper and red 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.
  • Add cheese sauce to cooked macaroni; mix well. Spoon into baking dish.
  • Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until edges are bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Carbohydrate 44 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 640 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g

2 cups uncooked regular or whole wheat elbow macaroni (8 oz)
2 cups fat-free (skim) milk
3 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
2 cups shredded reduced-fat sharp Cheddar cheese (8 oz)

REDUCED FAT MAC AND CHEESE

Provided by Food Network

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13



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Steps:

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain well.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 2 1/2-quart baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
  • Place flour in a large saucepan over medium heat, gradually whisking in milk. Add mustard, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, red pepper and Worcestershire. Continue cooking until sauce thickens, stirring constantly.
  • Reduce heat to low. Stir in cream cheese until well blended; add 2/3 of shredded cheese and stir until melted. Add macaroni, stirring until well coated. Pour into prepared baking dish.
  • Toss remaining shredded cheese with breadcrumbs and sprinkle over top of macaroni; spray with cooking spray.
  • Bake for 20 minutes, or until golden on top and bubbling throughout.

2 cups small dry elbow macaroni
Cooking spray
3 tablespoons King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
2 cups low-fat 1% milk
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
1/4 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Pinch of ground red pepper (cayenne)
Dash of Worcestershire sauce
2 ounces 1/3-less-fat cream cheese
8 ounces Cabot 50% Reduced Fat Cheddar, grated & divided (about 2 cups)
1/3 cup Italian-flavored or plain dry breadcrumbs

LOW FAT MACARONI & CHEESE

This is a super guilt free recipe without taking away the creamy delicious taste that macaroni is so famous for. Do you got some cooked pasta sitting in a Tupperware in your fridge, like I do? Turn it into a yummy Mac n' Cheese dinner.

Provided by Hope Rock

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 6 Entrees, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12



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Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 (F) degrees.
  • In a large pot boil water and follow directions to cook your choice of pasta. Or use those leftover noodles saved over in the fridge (your choice).
  • While waiting for the water to boil for the pasta, in a saucepan heat milk over low to low-medium heat. Add the cheeses until they melt, stirring constantly. (Be careful not to scorch or boil the elements in the saucepan).
  • In a separate skillet, Caramelize the finely diced yellow onion and minced garlic with non-stick cooking spray until soft and tender, showing a caramelized brown color. Pour the caramelized garlic and onions into the saucepan with the melted cheeses. Mix. To the same saucepan mix in the nutmeg, salt, & pepper.
  • Once pasta is al dente, drain the noodles of its pasta water. If you are using up those left over noodles, pour a bit of water in with those noodles and cover, heat on high in the microwave until warm and tender. This will make it easier to mix those cold noodles that may be a bit stiff from sitting in the fridge. Pour the melted cheese mixture in with the cooked noodles and mix until evenly coated.
  • In a 2 quart casserole dish spray with non-stick cooking spray. Pour the noodles and cheese mixture into the baking dish. Sprinkle over the top with bread crumbs and parmesan cheese.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes until bubbly and browned on the top.
  • Dish and serve hot.
  • FYI: If you're not a fan of onions, simply omit this ingredient, it will be just as good. The onions give it a bit more flavor. If you want the flavor of onion but not the onion texture, grate the onions with a cheese grater before caramelizing, it will eliminate the chunky texture within the creamy mac n' cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460.7, Fat 6.3, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 17.1, Sodium 477.4, Carbohydrate 75.2, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 8.6, Protein 25.1

3/4 cup fat-free evaporated milk
1 cup low fat cottage cheese
1/2 cup low-fat ricotta cheese
1/2 cup low-fat cheddar cheese
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
14 teaspoons pepper
1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1/2 cup fine dry breadcrumb
1 lb pasta (Your choice)

LOW-FAT CREAMY MACARONI & CHEESE

Make and share this Low-Fat Creamy Macaroni & Cheese recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dancer

Categories     Cheese

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14



Low-Fat Creamy Macaroni & Cheese image

Steps:

  • Coat a two-quart casserole dish with non-stick spray.
  • Cook macaroni according to package directions.
  • Drain macaroni, reserving two tablespoons cooking water.
  • Toss macaroni with reserved cooking water, cheeses, sour cream, milk, onions, egg white, margarine, cheese-flavored granules, mustard and peppers until well combined.
  • Spoon into casserole dish.
  • Sprinkle with cracker crumbs and paprika.
  • Cover.
  • Bake casserole at 350 degrees for 25 minutes.
  • Uncover and bake until golden brown an d bubbly, about five minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334.5, Fat 3.8, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 13.2, Sodium 357.7, Carbohydrate 52, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 6.3, Protein 21.8

2 cups elbow macaroni
4 ounces reduced-fat monterey jack cheese, shredded
1 cup nonfat cottage cheese
3/4 cup nonfat sour cream
1/3 cup skim milk
1/4 cup onion, chopped
1 egg white, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon light margarine, melted
1 tablespoon cheese-flavored granule
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 pinch red pepper, ground
2 tablespoons reduced-fat butter-flavored cracker crumbs
1/2 teaspoon paprika

LOW FAT MEXICAN MACARONI AND CHEESE

Found this in a Weight Watcher's cookbook of recipes from the magazine in 2000. This is fast to make and has a nice flavour. Not a zingy dish, but the kids and I enjoyed it. 2/3 of a cup is 3 WW points.

Provided by ladypit

Categories     Mexican

Time 20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4



Low Fat Mexican Macaroni and Cheese image

Steps:

  • Boil water for the macaroni. Cook the noodles in the water until done, usually 7-9 minutes.
  • While the noodles are cooking cube the cheese.
  • When the noodles are done drain them and then return to the pan.
  • Add the cubed cheese and taco seasoning. Stir well, until the cheese is melted.
  • When melted, add the salsa and serve.

8 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni
5 ounces light processed cheese (Light Velveeta)
1 teaspoon taco seasoning
1/2 cup salsa

MIKA'S LOW FAT MACARONI AND CHEESE

This may be low fat but it doesn't taste like it! You have to try this recipe! This is one of my best....

Provided by Mika G.

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13



Mika's Low Fat Macaroni and Cheese image

Steps:

  • While noodles are cooking, mix together next 9 ingredients.
  • Mix in cooked pasta, and pour into a 2 quart casserole dish sprayed with Pam.
  • Mix bread crumbs, paprika and 1 TBSP melted margarine and sprinkle over top of casserole.
  • Cover and bake for 45 minutes @ 350 degrees.
  • Remove tin foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 428.4, Fat 6, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 49.5, Sodium 661.5, Carbohydrate 64.1, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 4.4, Protein 27.5

4 cups elbow macaroni, cooked (about 8 oz. dry)
1 egg, lightly beaten
3/4 cup fat free sour cream
1 cup low fat cottage cheese
8 ounces reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 cup skim milk
2 tablespoons onions, grated
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 tablespoons stick low-fat margarine, melted
1/4 cup breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon stick low-fat margarine
1/4 teaspoon paprika

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