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 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

Venassata Gomez
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I made this mac and cheese for my kids and they loved it! It's a great way to get them to eat their vegetables. I will definitely be making this again.


DIKELEDI SEGWAI
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This mac and cheese is delicious! It's so easy to make and it's a great way to use up leftover pasta. I will definitely be making this again.


Shairyar Afridi
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I've made this mac and cheese several times now and it's always a hit. It's so creamy and cheesy, and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe.


Inusah Khalila
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This mac and cheese is so good! It's the perfect comfort food. I will definitely be making this again.


Mir_ Zaman_53
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I made this mac and cheese for my kids and they loved it! It's a great way to get them to eat their vegetables. I will definitely be making this again.


Sandra Aguilar
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This mac and cheese is delicious! It's so easy to make and it's a great way to use up leftover pasta. I will definitely be making this again.


Dornadevi Sapkota
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I've made this mac and cheese several times now and it's always a hit. It's so creamy and cheesy, and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe.


Hikmat Yar209
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This mac and cheese is so good! It's the perfect comfort food. I will definitely be making this again.


kenga broker
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I made this mac and cheese for my kids and they loved it! It's a great way to get them to eat their vegetables. I will definitely be making this again.


Chandre Julius
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This mac and cheese is delicious! It's so easy to make and it's a great way to use up leftover pasta. I will definitely be making this again.


m.o.r
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I've made this mac and cheese several times now and it's always a hit. It's so creamy and cheesy, and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe.


Saru Neupane
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This mac and cheese is amazing! It's so easy to make and it's so delicious. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Jaden Strode
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I made this mac and cheese for my family last night and they loved it! It was a big hit with both the kids and the adults. I will definitely be making this again.


Aqib khan Ktk
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This is the best mac and cheese I've ever had! It's so creamy and cheesy, and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.