Lighter Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

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Lighter Macaroni and Cheese
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Directions:

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil with about 2 teaspoons of salt.
  2. Add macaroni and cook until al dente, about 5 minutes.
  3. Drain and set aside.
  4. In same pot, add evaporated milk, salt, mustard, garlic, and 1/2 cup milk.
  5. Bring to a boil and then simmer about 2 minutes.
  6. Combine 1/4 cup milk and cornstarch.
  7. Add to saucepan.
  8. Simmer about 5 minutes or until thickened.
  9. Remove from heat, add cheese, and stir until cheese is melted.
  10. Add macaroni and let sit for about 5 minutes until thickened.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 405.26 Kcal (1697 kJ)
Calories from fat 134.86 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.98g 23%
Cholesterol 48.59mg 16%
Sodium 677.82mg 28%
Potassium 408.75mg 9%
Total Carbs 45.24g 15%
Sugars 3.66g 15%
Dietary Fiber 1.39g 6%
Protein 23.16g 46%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 2%
Iron 1.4mg 8%
Calcium 752.2mg 75%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 204.94 Kcal (858 kJ)
Calories from fat 68.2 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.58g 23%
Cholesterol 24.57mg 16%
Sodium 342.77mg 28%
Potassium 206.7mg 9%
Total Carbs 22.88g 15%
Sugars 1.85g 15%
Dietary Fiber 0.7g 6%
Protein 11.71g 46%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 2%
Iron 0.7mg 8%
Calcium 380.4mg 75%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 9.1
    Points
  • 11
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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