Weight Watchers Four Cheese Macaroni and Cheese

Prep Time: 20 Minutes

Cook Time: 48 Minutes

Ready In: 68 Minutes

Servings: 9

This version of macaroni and cheese uses four different cheeses for maximum flavor. It’s a hearty serving—well worth the indulgence. This is 7 points per serving.

Ingredients:

cooking spray

1/8 teaspoon table salt (or to taste, for cooking pasta)

12 ounces uncooked macaroni

1 tablespoon unsalted butter

1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

2 1/2 cups 1% low-fat milk

2 cups onions, finely chopped

1/2 teaspoon paprika

2 bay leaves

1/4 cup blue cheese, crumbled

5 ounces cheddar cheese (extra-sharp suggested) or 5 ounces colby cheese, shredded (extra-sharp suggested)

3 ounces low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded

3/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground (or to taste)

3/4 teaspoon table salt, to taste

2 ounces parmesan cheese, finely grated (parmigiano reggiano suggested)

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350ºF.
2. Coat a 3-quart casserole dish with cooking spray; set aside.
3. Cook macaroni in salted water as directed on package; set aside.
4. Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat.
5. Slowly add flour, stirring constantly; cook for about 3 minutes.
6. Slowly whisk in milk to thoroughly incorporate flour mixture.
7. Stir in onion, paprika and bay leaf.
8. Simmer for 15 minutes, stirring frequently; remove from heat.
9. Combine blue cheese with about two-thirds of both types of cheddar cheese in saucepan and season to taste with salt and pepper; stir in macaroni. Pour half of macaroni mixture into prepared casserole dish and top with remaining cheddar cheeses.
10. Pour in remaining macaroni mixture and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese; bake for 30 minutes.
11. Let stand for about 5 to 10 minutes before slicing into 9 pieces.
12. Yields 1 piece per serving.

By RecipeOfHealth.com