GUILT FREE MAC AND CHEESE

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I borrowed this recipe from the lifetime series "Cook Yourself Thin) It is cheesy and delicous with less than half the calories of regular

Provided by GingerlyJ

Categories     Cheese

Time 25m

Yield 1 casserole, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups multigrain elbow macaroni
1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups skim milk, warmed for 1 minute in the microwave
8 ounces low-fat sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (about 2 1/4 cups)
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 pinch pepper
1 pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat the broiler.
  • . Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil and cook pasta according to package directions.
  • . While the pasta is cooking, melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the flour and cook, whisking constantly until golden, about 2 minutes. Continue whisking and add the milk in a slow, steady stream. Bring the mixture to a steady simmer, whisking constantly, and whisk until thickened, about 2 minutes.
  • . Drain the pasta in a colander. Remove the sauce from the heat, add the cheese, and stir until the cheese melts. Immediately add the hot, drained pasta and stir until well-coated. Stir in Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper and nutmeg.
  • Divide the mac and cheese among four 6-ounce ovenproof ramekins and sprinkle 1 tablespoon bread crumbs over each. Broil until crumbs are golden and crisp, 1 to 2 minutes, taking care not to let the top burn. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278.1, Fat 6.6, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 17.3, Sodium 432.1, Carbohydrate 35.9, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 1.3, Protein 17.6

Sthandiwe Nkosi
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This is the best mac and cheese I've ever had! It's so creamy and cheesy, and the cauliflower is a great addition. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Consuelo Marin
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This mac and cheese was delicious! The cauliflower was a great addition and made the dish more flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


rizon khan
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This is my new favorite mac and cheese recipe! It's so creamy and cheesy, and I love the addition of the cauliflower. It's a great way to sneak some extra veggies into my diet.


yamen ahmed
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This mac and cheese was a bit too dry for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with more milk or cream.


Nimra Shah
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I love that this recipe uses whole wheat pasta. It makes the dish a bit healthier and more filling.


ST Shofiq
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for my taste. I prefer recipes that are quick and easy to make.


Reed Mayhew
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This mac and cheese was really easy to make and it turned out great! I loved the addition of the cauliflower, it made the dish more flavorful and nutritious.


Umair Hydrology
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I'm not a big fan of mac and cheese, but I thought this recipe was pretty good. The cauliflower was a nice addition and made the dish a bit lighter.


Mohammad Mahmoud
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover cauliflower. I also love that it's a healthier version of mac and cheese.


Harris Nattaway
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This mac and cheese was a bit too bland for my taste. I had to add extra salt, pepper, and garlic powder to make it more flavorful.


Adoi Mro
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I was pleasantly surprised by how good this mac and cheese was. I wasn't sure how I would feel about the cauliflower, but it was undetectable. The cheese sauce was also very flavorful and creamy.


Abdou Assad
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This is my new go-to mac and cheese recipe! It's cheesy, creamy, and flavorful, and it's so easy to make. I love that it's also a bit healthier than traditional mac and cheese.


Aya Chi
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This mac and cheese was a bit too rich for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with less cheese or more cauliflower.


Asamoah Abigail
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I love that this recipe uses Greek yogurt instead of butter or cream. It makes the mac and cheese lighter and healthier, without sacrificing any flavor.


Meer Shoaib
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This mac and cheese is a great way to sneak some veggies into your kids' diet. My kids didn't even realize they were eating cauliflower! The recipe is also easy to make and reheats well, which is a bonus.


Hispanic Hacked
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This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I had to add extra salt, pepper, and garlic powder to make it more flavorful. It was also a bit dry, so I added some milk to thin it out.


PLUNGER GANG
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I'm not a huge fan of cauliflower, but this mac and cheese changed my mind! The cauliflower was undetectable, and the overall flavor was cheesy and delicious. My kids loved it too, which is always a plus.


Mr Vodrolok
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This mac and cheese was a hit! It was creamy, cheesy, and flavorful, without being too heavy. I loved that it used whole wheat pasta and Greek yogurt, which made it a bit healthier than traditional mac and cheese. I also appreciated that the recipe w