Lighter Macaroni And Cheese Recette

Craving creamy, dreamy macaroni and cheese without the guilt? This lighter take on a classic comfort food, adapted from Cook's Illustrated's low-fat cookbook, delivers incredible flavor with significantly fewer calories. We use Cabot 50% reduced-fat cheddar cheese (block, for optimal melting!), which might surprise you with its vibrant yellow hue in the finished dish despite its lighter color in block form. Get ready for a cheesy, satisfying meal that's surprisingly healthy!

Préparation 5 min

Cuisson 25 min

Calories 288.9 kcal

Protéines 23g

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Ingrédients pour Lighter Macaroni And Cheese

1 pound elbow macaroni
1 (12-ounce) can evaporated milk
1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
Ground Mustard
Garlic Powder
3/4 cup milk
2 tablespoons cornstarch
Reduced Fat Cheese

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Comment préparer Lighter Macaroni And Cheese

Bring a large pot of salted water (about 2 teaspoons of salt) to a rolling boil. Add the macaroni and cook until al dente, about 5-7 minutes. Drain well and set aside.
In the same pot, whisk together the evaporated milk, 1 teaspoon salt, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic.
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 2 minutes.
In a small bowl, whisk together the 1/4 cup milk and cornstarch until smooth.
Gradually whisk the cornstarch mixture into the simmering milk mixture.
Continue to simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency, stirring frequently to prevent sticking.
Remove the pot from the heat. Add the shredded cheddar cheese and stir until completely melted and smooth.
Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and stir gently to coat.
Let the macaroni and cheese sit for about 5 minutes, allowing it to thicken further. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

13 g

Sugar

Fat

20g

Carbs

14g

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Main Courses Lunch Main Dish / Dinner Side Dishes The Americas American Southern Healthy Vegetarian

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30 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Preparation Main Dish Eggs Dairy Pasta Easy Kid Friendly Vegetarian Cheese Dietary Pasta Rice And Grains Elbow Macaroni

Questions fréquentes

Combien de temps faut-il pour préparer Lighter Macaroni And Cheese ?

Lighter Macaroni And Cheese prend environ 30 minutes du début à la fin — environ 5 minutes de préparation et 25 minutes de cuisson.

Combien de calories contient Lighter Macaroni And Cheese ?

Lighter Macaroni And Cheese contient environ 288.9 calories par portion, avec environ 23 g de protéines, 14 g de glucides et 11 g de lipides.

De quels ingrédients ai-je besoin pour Lighter Macaroni And Cheese ?

Les principaux ingrédients de Lighter Macaroni And Cheese sont Macaroni, Evaporated Milk, Salt, Ground Mustard, Garlic Powder, Milk. Consultez la liste complète avec les quantités ci-dessus.