LIGHT AND CREAMY MAC AND CHEESE

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Six ingredients and ten minutes create a one-dish mac and cheese just for two.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 10m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup uncooked jumbo elbow macaroni (3 oz)
1/3 cup frozen sweet peas
2/3 cup fat-free (skim) milk
1 oz reduced-fat cream cheese (Neufchâtel), cut into small pieces, softened
2 slices (3/4 oz each) process American cheese
2 tablespoons crushed fat-free herb-seasoned croutons

Steps:

  • Cook and drain macaroni as directed on package, omitting salt and adding peas for the last 5 minutes of cooking.
  • Meanwhile, in 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat milk, cream cheese and American cheese over medium-low heat, stirring carefully with wire whisk, until cheese is melted.
  • Add cooked macaroni and peas to cheese sauce; stir to coat. Let stand 2 to 3 minutes or until slightly thickened. Serve topped with croutons.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350, Carbohydrate 45 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 440 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 0 g

MD Jewel Rana
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I highly recommend this mac and cheese recipe. It's delicious, easy to make, and a crowd-pleaser.


Yukii
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This mac and cheese is a great side dish for any meal.


shofikulislam shofik
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I love that this recipe is customizable. You can add different cheeses, vegetables, or meats to make it your own.


Rozina Parvin
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This mac and cheese is a great way to use up leftover cheese.


M Al-Amin A S
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a success. It's my go-to mac and cheese recipe.


Ayan gaming YT
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This mac and cheese is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with the family.


Janet Milner
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I love that this recipe is made with light ingredients. It's still delicious, but I don't feel as guilty eating it.


SHAN DAS
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This is the best mac and cheese I've ever had. It's so creamy and cheesy.


CUPCAKE BOMBER25
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Choity Zara
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This mac and cheese is delicious! I highly recommend it.


Abbas Riaz
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I love this recipe! It's the perfect comfort food.


Michael Hayes
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This is my new favorite mac and cheese recipe. It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


MUIZ MUIZ
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I followed the recipe exactly and the mac and cheese turned out perfect. It was creamy, cheesy, and so flavorful. My family loved it!


Akram Mayo
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This mac and cheese is easy to make and tastes great. I love that it's made with light ingredients, so I can feel good about eating it.


Vasant Alluri
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I made this recipe last night and it was delicious! The sauce was creamy and cheesy, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Malik Shafqat
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This mac and cheese was a hit! It was creamy and flavorful, and the kids loved it. I will definitely be making this again.