CREAMY MAKEOVER MACARONI AND CHEESE

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Your family will love the rich, creamy flavor of this mac & cheese recipe-and you'll feel good knowing we were able to slash the saturated fat of the original recipe. -April Taylor, Grafenwoehr, Germany

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 package (16 ounces) elbow macaroni
2 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups fat-free half-and-half
2 cups fat-free milk
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 cups shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese
TOPPING:
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
5 cups cubed bread
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Combine flour and half-and-half; stir into pan. Add milk and seasonings. Bring to a gentle boil; remove from the heat. Stir in cheese until melted. Drain macaroni; add to the cheese sauce and stir to coat., Transfer to a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. In a large skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. Add bread; saute 2-3 minutes longer. Sprinkle bread mixture and cheese over macaroni mixture. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 432 calories, Fat 15g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 526mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

Katumba Sowedi
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This macaroni and cheese was the perfect comfort food! It was creamy, cheesy, and oh-so-satisfying. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐


Kamrun Nahar
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for me. I think I'll try a simpler macaroni and cheese recipe next time. ⭐⭐⭐


gulbaddin khan
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the macaroni and cheese always turns out creamy and cheesy. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐


Kim Jisoo
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This macaroni and cheese was so easy to make and turned out so delicious! The creamy cheese sauce and crispy panko crust were perfect. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐


Megan Schoeman
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This recipe was a bit too rich for my taste. I think I'll use less cheese next time. ⭐⭐⭐


Tarek Jia
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I made this for my family and they all loved it. The cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the panko crust added a nice crunch. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐


Yasin Ali
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This macaroni and cheese was a hit at my party! Everyone loved it. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐


Patrick Anderson
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I thought the recipe was a bit bland. I added some extra cheese and spices to taste. ⭐⭐⭐


Md. Momen islam
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The macaroni and cheese was good, but it wasn't as creamy as I expected. The panko crust was a nice touch, though. ⭐⭐⭐⭐


Jane
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This recipe was easy to follow and the macaroni and cheese turned out great! My kids especially loved the panko crust. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐


Gustave Daveson christopher
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I've tried many macaroni and cheese recipes, but this one is definitely the creamiest and cheesiest! The panko crust adds a nice crunch, too. Will definitely make this again. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐


Rendelgo
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This macaroni and cheese recipe blew my expectations away! So creamy and cheesy, with a crispy panko crust. My family loved it. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐