Family Favorite Macaroni And Cheese Lighter Recipes

FAMILY-FAVORITE MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350 degrees.
• Cook elbow macaroni as directed on package.
• While macaroni is cooking, melt butter in a 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 for 1 minute.
• Stir in cheese.
• Cook, stirring occasionally, until cheese is melted.
• Drain macaroni when done. Gently stir macaroni into cheese sauce and pour into ungreased 2 quart baking dish.
• Mix together bread crumbs and parmesan cheese; sprinkle over macaroni and cheese.
• Bake, uncovered, for 25 minutes or until bubbly.

LIGHTER MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil with about 2 teaspoons of salt.
• Add macaroni and cook until al dente, about 5 minutes.
• Drain and set aside.
• In same pot, add evaporated milk, salt, mustard, garlic, and 1/2 cup milk.
• Bring to a boil and then simmer about 2 minutes.
• Combine 1/4 cup milk and cornstarch.
• Add to saucepan.
• Simmer about 5 minutes or until thickened.
• Remove from heat, add cheese, and stir until cheese is melted.
• Add macaroni and let sit for about 5 minutes until thickened.

LIGHT BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• In medium saucepan, combine first 4 ingredients; stir in milk.
• Add margarine; stirring constantly.
• Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and boil 1 minute.
• Remove from heat.
• Stir in 1 cup shredded sharp cheese and 1/2 cup Velveeta.
• Add elbows.
• Pour into greased 2-quart casserole.
• Sprinkle with rest of cheddar, grated parmesan and bread crumbs.
• Bake uncovered in 375 degree oven for 25 minutes or until lightly browned.

LIGHTENED-UP MACARONI AND CHEESE

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.