Lower Fat Macaroni And Six Cheeses Recipes

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LOW FAT MACARONI & CHEESE



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This is a super guilt free recipe without taking away the creamy delicious taste that macaroni is so famous for. Do you got some cooked pasta sitting in a Tupperware in your fridge, like I do? Turn it into a yummy Mac n' Cheese dinner.

Provided by Hope Rock

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 6 Entrees, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup fat-free evaporated milk
1 cup low fat cottage cheese
1/2 cup low-fat ricotta cheese
1/2 cup low-fat cheddar cheese
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
14 teaspoons pepper
1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1/2 cup fine dry breadcrumb
1 lb pasta (Your choice)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 (F) degrees.
  • In a large pot boil water and follow directions to cook your choice of pasta. Or use those leftover noodles saved over in the fridge (your choice).
  • While waiting for the water to boil for the pasta, in a saucepan heat milk over low to low-medium heat. Add the cheeses until they melt, stirring constantly. (Be careful not to scorch or boil the elements in the saucepan).
  • In a separate skillet, Caramelize the finely diced yellow onion and minced garlic with non-stick cooking spray until soft and tender, showing a caramelized brown color. Pour the caramelized garlic and onions into the saucepan with the melted cheeses. Mix. To the same saucepan mix in the nutmeg, salt, & pepper.
  • Once pasta is al dente, drain the noodles of its pasta water. If you are using up those left over noodles, pour a bit of water in with those noodles and cover, heat on high in the microwave until warm and tender. This will make it easier to mix those cold noodles that may be a bit stiff from sitting in the fridge. Pour the melted cheese mixture in with the cooked noodles and mix until evenly coated.
  • In a 2 quart casserole dish spray with non-stick cooking spray. Pour the noodles and cheese mixture into the baking dish. Sprinkle over the top with bread crumbs and parmesan cheese.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes until bubbly and browned on the top.
  • Dish and serve hot.
  • FYI: If you're not a fan of onions, simply omit this ingredient, it will be just as good. The onions give it a bit more flavor. If you want the flavor of onion but not the onion texture, grate the onions with a cheese grater before caramelizing, it will eliminate the chunky texture within the creamy mac n' cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460.7, Fat 6.3, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 17.1, Sodium 477.4, Carbohydrate 75.2, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 8.6, Protein 25.1

LOW-FAT MACARONI AND CHEESE



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"When I want a super side dish that's real old-fashioned comfort food, I make a batch of this macaroni and cheese," notes field editor Joanie Elbourn of Gardner, Massachusetts.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup fat-free milk
1-1/4 cups shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
2/3 cup fat-free cottage cheese
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Pepper to taste
2-1/2 cups cooked elbow macaroni
1 tablespoon grated onion
Paprika

Steps:

  • In a blender or food processor, combine the milk, cheeses, flour and pepper. Cover and process until creamy. Pour into a bowl; stir in macaroni and onion. Transfer to a 1-1/2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with paprika. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1 hour or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 395mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

LOWER FAT BAKED MAC AND CHEESE



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This is the result of me playing with my MIL's baked mac and cheese recipe. IMHO it captures the flavor and texture of the original recipe without leaving a greasy feeling in the mouth. Hope you enjoy it!

Provided by smellyvegetarian

Categories     Cheese

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

7 ounces whole wheat elbow macaroni
1/2 cup skim milk
1 tablespoon Smart Balance butter spread
2 ounces Velveeta reduced fat cheese product
3/4 cup reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese (divided)
1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 and coat an 8x8 pan with cooking spray.
  • Cook pasta according to box directions until just done. Drain briefly, then return pasta to the cooking pot (it should still be warm).
  • Add Smart Balance, Velveeta, milk, and 1/2 c cheddar cheese and stir until the cheeses melt. You may need to put the pan back on a burner for this.
  • Pour pasta mixture into greased pan and bake for 15 minutes.
  • Sprinkle remaining 1/4 c cheese on top and bake another 5-10 minutes, or until cheese is melted and the top is as crunchy as you like it :).

MIKA'S LOW FAT MACARONI AND CHEESE



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This may be low fat but it doesn't taste like it! You have to try this recipe! This is one of my best....

Provided by Mika G.

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 cups elbow macaroni, cooked (about 8 oz. dry)
1 egg, lightly beaten
3/4 cup fat free sour cream
1 cup low fat cottage cheese
8 ounces reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 cup skim milk
2 tablespoons onions, grated
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 tablespoons stick low-fat margarine, melted
1/4 cup breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon stick low-fat margarine
1/4 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • While noodles are cooking, mix together next 9 ingredients.
  • Mix in cooked pasta, and pour into a 2 quart casserole dish sprayed with Pam.
  • Mix bread crumbs, paprika and 1 TBSP melted margarine and sprinkle over top of casserole.
  • Cover and bake for 45 minutes @ 350 degrees.
  • Remove tin foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 428.4, Fat 6, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 49.5, Sodium 661.5, Carbohydrate 64.1, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 4.4, Protein 27.5

LOW FAT MAC AND CHEESE



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That actually does NOT taste low fat, true! Not the way I USED to do! No butter or oil too! Hope you will agree and do a review!

Provided by mickeydownunder

Categories     Cheese

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

12 ounces pasta
1 1/2 cups low-fat cheese
2 cups nonfat milk
1 1/2 tablespoons plain flour
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • COOK pasta and DRAIN; keep warm.
  • In same saucepan, ADD milk and flour and WHISK until smooth; heat to BOIL stirring all the time to make sure does not stick.
  • ADD mustard and black pepper.
  • Once at a boil, allow to simmer about 3 minutes til thickened slightly.
  • ADD cheese stirring until total melted.
  • ADD pasta back into saucepan; stir until well coated.
  • ENJOY!
  • NOTE: Was inspired by the internet to post this; I HOPE you don't give it a miss!
  • NOTE: Can top with tsp of parsley or 1 tsp chilli flakes when adding mustard and pepper; is all up to YOU! :).

YUMMY LOW-FAT MAC & CHEESE



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Make and share this Yummy Low-Fat Mac & Cheese recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Absolutely Bananas

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
3 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 1/2 cups nonfat milk
1 cup nonfat sour cream
1 egg, lightly beaten
2 cups shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
4 cups cooked elbow macaroni (from about 2 cups dried)
1/4 cup corn flake crumbs or 1/4 cup dried breadcrumbs

Steps:

  • Coat 2 quart casserole with nonstick spray. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Melt butter in medium saucepan. stir in flour, mustard, paprika, and salt. slowly pour in milk, whisking continuously until there are no lumps in the flour. continue to stir with whisk, raise the heat, and cook until milk bubbles and thickens. Remove from stovetop and stir in sour cream, egg, and cheese.
  • Toss macaroni and the cheese mixture together in a bowl and then pour it into the casserole. Top with the cornflake crumbs. Set in the oven and bake for 20 min, or until bubbling around edges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253.8, Fat 4.4, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 41.1, Sodium 271.9, Carbohydrate 41.9, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 6.9, Protein 11.1

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