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Low Fat Macaroni and Cheese
 
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 45 Minutes
Ready In: 55 Minutes
Servings: 8
Homemade macaroni and cheese without the guilt!
Ingredients:
1 1/2 tablespoons reduced fat margarine
2 tablespoons flour
2 cups 1% low-fat milk
2/3 cup 2% low-fat milk
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 cup reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
4 ounces velveeta reduced fat cheese product, cubed
6 cups cooked elbow macaroni
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
cooking spray
1/2 cup special k cereal, crushed
Directions:
1. Preheat oven 350°F.
2. Melt butter in a large saucepan. Add flour and dry mustard. (Roux will be very thick) Gradually add milk, stirring with a whisk while you slowly pour. Whisk until sauce is smooth. Bring sauce to a boil, reduce heat to medium low. Cook sauce for 10-15 minutes or until sauce begins to thicken slightly. Remove from heat.
3. Add cheeses, stirring well until well blended. Stir in cooked macaroni.
4. Spoon mixture onto a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle crushed cereal on top.
5. Bake for 30 minutes or until bubbly.
By RecipeOfHealth.com