FAMILY-FAVORITE MACARONI AND CHEESE (LIGHTER RECIPE)

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No need to use a box mix when mac and cheese is as simple--and delicious--as this!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni (7 ounces)
2 tablespoons margarine
1/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 cups fat-free (skim) milk
1 1/2 cups reduced-fat shredded or cubed sharp Cheddar cheese (6 ounces)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Cook macaroni as directed on package.
  • While macaroni is cooking, melt margarine in 3-quart saucepan over low heat. Stir in flour, salt, pepper, mustard and Worcestershire sauce. Cook over medium low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is smooth and bubbly; remove from heat. Stir in milk. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute. Stir in cheese. Cook, stirring occasionally, until cheese is melted.
  • Drain macaroni. Gently stir macaroni into cheese sauce. Pour into ungreased 2-quart casserole. Bake uncovered 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 5 g, Protein 15 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 460 mg

Md Montaher
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken or ham. I like to add some chopped cooked chicken or ham to the macaroni and cheese for a protein boost.


Mdshojiv Islam
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit. I love the creamy cheese sauce and the crispy breadcrumb topping.


SS Golpo
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This recipe is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's something that everyone in my family loves.


Ulam Gutrul
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I'm not sure why, but my macaroni and cheese always turns out grainy. I've tried different brands of cheese and different cooking methods, but I can't seem to get it right.


Taim Hasan
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This recipe is so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family. I love that I can make it ahead of time and just pop it in the oven when I'm ready to serve it.


Raju Rain
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I'm not a fan of the reduced-fat cheese that this recipe calls for. I think it makes the macaroni and cheese bland. I prefer to use regular cheese.


Md Esmail
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it, and I got several requests for the recipe.


Kalpana Saud
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This recipe is a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables. I sneak in some pureed vegetables into the cheese sauce, and they never even notice.


Tshifhiwa Nemukula
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I've never been a fan of macaroni and cheese, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so creamy and flavorful, and the cheese sauce is perfect.


Gowhara Sahly
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This recipe is a great base recipe for macaroni and cheese. I like to add some cooked vegetables to it, like broccoli or cauliflower, for a healthier version.


Maruf Sherzai
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my macaroni and cheese turned out bland and watery. I followed the recipe exactly, but it just didn't turn out right.


Bob Standfield
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover macaroni. I always have some leftover macaroni from other dishes, and this is a great way to use it up.


Ziyan Gamer
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I tried this recipe last week and it was a disaster. The macaroni was overcooked and the cheese sauce was too thick. I won't be making this recipe again.


Grace “Droopy Avenues” Garcia
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


3alm rinad rita exko
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This recipe is a lifesaver! I'm always looking for lighter versions of my favorite dishes, and this macaroni and cheese fits the bill perfectly. It's just as delicious as the traditional version, but without all the guilt.


Alabama Clay
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I'm not a huge fan of macaroni and cheese, but I have to say, this recipe is pretty good. It's cheesy and flavorful, without being too heavy.


ehsan israil
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I made this recipe for my family last night and they loved it! They said it was the best macaroni and cheese they've ever had.


Igor Adach
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This macaroni and cheese recipe is a winner! It's creamy, cheesy, and has a great flavor. I love that it's a lighter version too, so I don't feel as guilty about eating it.