LIGHTENED-UP MACARONI AND CHEESE

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Who doesn't love macaroni and cheese? This lightened-up version is sure to please those who want to indulge without the extra calories!

Provided by thedailygourmet

Categories     100+ Pasta and Noodle Recipes     Noodle Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

cooking spray
6 ounces whole wheat elbow macaroni
1 (5 ounce) can evaporated skim milk, divided
1 teaspoon tapioca starch
5 ounces low-fat sharp Cheddar cheese, grated
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard, or more to taste
½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 pinch cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Coat an 8x8-inch baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook whole wheat macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes.
  • Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
  • Stir 1 tablespoon evaporated milk and tapioca together in a saucepan. Whisk in remaining milk. Stir in Cheddar cheese, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and stir until the sauce thickens a bit and cheese is completely melted. Drain pasta and stir into the sauce. Spoon into the prepared baking dish.
  • Cook under the broiler until top browns, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281.9 calories, Carbohydrate 38.5 g, Cholesterol 26.4 mg, Fat 8.2 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 17.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 400.6 mg, Sugar 4 g

Jc Ayan
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I tried this recipe, but it didn't turn out well. The cheese sauce was too thick and the macaroni was mushy. I would not recommend this recipe.


Charlotte Thompson
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This macaroni and cheese was just what I was looking for. It was easy to make, and it tasted great. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


PuBG & LuDo Trick
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I made this macaroni and cheese for a party, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The cheese sauce was creamy and cheesy, and the macaroni was cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe.


khanya
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This macaroni and cheese was easy to make and tasted great! I loved the creamy cheese sauce and the perfectly cooked macaroni. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Royal Alore
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This macaroni and cheese was a disappointment. The cheese sauce was bland and the macaroni was overcooked. I would not recommend this recipe.


georgia dream
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This macaroni and cheese was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't great either. I probably wouldn't make it again.


Antony Mwangi
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I tried this recipe, but it didn't turn out well. The cheese sauce was too thick and the macaroni was mushy. I would not recommend this recipe.


Rachel Mason
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This macaroni and cheese was just what I was looking for. It was easy to make, and it tasted great. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Daniel Shah
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I made this macaroni and cheese for a party, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The cheese sauce was creamy and cheesy, and the macaroni was cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe.


Fornia Royal
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This macaroni and cheese was easy to make and tasted great! I loved the creamy cheese sauce and the perfectly cooked macaroni. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Mariam Van Der schyff
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I'm not a big fan of macaroni and cheese, but this recipe was actually pretty good! The cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the macaroni was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this recipe again.


Ellen Ng
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This macaroni and cheese was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't great either. I probably wouldn't make it again.


Prince Meer110
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I tried this recipe, but it didn't turn out well. The cheese sauce was too thick and the macaroni was mushy. I would not recommend this recipe.


khalil game
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This macaroni and cheese was a disappointment. The cheese sauce was bland and the macaroni was overcooked. I would not recommend this recipe.


Shamusi Bbosa
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I made this recipe for my kids, and they loved it! They said it was the best macaroni and cheese they had ever had. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Ma Oi
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This recipe is a keeper! The macaroni and cheese was delicious. The cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the macaroni was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Eric Spicer
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This macaroni and cheese was just what I was looking for. It was easy to make, and it tasted great. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Memuna Esi Abakah
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I made this recipe for a potluck, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The macaroni and cheese was cheesy, creamy, and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


The G Family
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This macaroni and cheese was a hit with my family! The recipe was easy to follow, and the results were delicious. The cheese sauce was creamy and cheesy, and the macaroni was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this recipe again.