BIRD'S FAMOUS MACARONI AND CHEESE (LITE)

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This is a lighter side of my Recipe #263081 and prepared in a slow cooker. I've reduced the calories down from 616, fat down from 38g, and carbs down from 44.5g.

Provided by 2Bleu

Categories     Cheese

Time 3h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup reduced fat margarine, cut into pieces
2 cups 2% low-fat milk
1 cup low-fat cheddar cheese (mild)
3 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, room temperature
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, freshly shredded (or Romano mix)
1 (12 ounce) can cheddar cheese soup
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup low-fat sour cream
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
8 ounces elbow macaroni, cooked

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, mix margarine and milk. Add the cheeses and cheese soup until the cheeses melt.
  • Add the eggs, sour cream, mustard, salt, and pepper and stir well.
  • Add macaroni and stir again. Set the slow cooker on low setting and cook for 3 hours, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 426.5, Fat 18.8, SaturatedFat 9.9, Cholesterol 108.4, Sodium 1139.1, Carbohydrate 41.7, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 6.7, Protein 22

Gideon Sharks
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I'm going to make this macaroni and cheese recipe for my kids. They love macaroni and cheese!


Jennifer Leon
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This macaroni and cheese recipe looks like it would be perfect for a potluck.


Samjhana Dhungana
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I can't wait to try this macaroni and cheese recipe. It looks so cheesy and delicious.


Tucker Nelson
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I'm always looking for new macaroni and cheese recipes. This one looks like a keeper.


Sanwal Movies
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I love macaroni and cheese! This recipe looks like a great way to make it.


sergio
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This macaroni and cheese recipe looks easy to follow. I think I'll try it this weekend.


Raza vai
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This macaroni and cheese recipe sounds like it would be a lot of work. I'm not sure if it's worth the effort.


Toony
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I'm not sure about this macaroni and cheese. It looks a little too cheesy for my taste.


Liza
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I'm definitely going to make this macaroni and cheese for my next party. It looks like it would be a crowd-pleaser.


demom king
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This macaroni and cheese looks delicious! I can't wait to try it.


Salauddin lovelu Salauddin lovelu
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This macaroni and cheese was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either. I probably wouldn't make it again.


nyokabi Njuguna
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I'm not a huge fan of macaroni and cheese, but this recipe was pretty good. The cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the noodles were cooked perfectly.


Manuel Armendariz
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This macaroni and cheese was a disaster! The cheese sauce was too thick and the noodles were overcooked. I would not recommend this recipe.


Saira Imran
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This macaroni and cheese was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would have liked it better with more cheese or a different type of cheese.


Majid malik
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This macaroni and cheese was easy to make and turned out great! I loved the crispy bread crumb topping. I will definitely be making this again.


Regie Tseung
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This was the best macaroni and cheese I've ever had! The cheese sauce was so creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Nahib Mirza
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I made this macaroni and cheese for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. I especially liked the fact that it was a lighter version of the classic dish.


Qwasy Alwhab
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This macaroni and cheese was a hit with my family! It was creamy, cheesy, and flavorful. The addition of the bread crumbs gave it a nice crispy texture. I will definitely be making this again.