Lighter Macaroni And Cheese Receita

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!

Preparo 5 min
Cozimento 25 min
Calorias 288.9 kcal
Proteína 23g
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Ingredientes para Lighter Macaroni And Cheese

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Como fazer Lighter Macaroni And Cheese

  1. 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.
  2. In the same pot, whisk together the evaporated milk, 1 teaspoon salt, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic.
  3. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 2 minutes.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together the 1/4 cup milk and cornstarch until smooth.
  5. Gradually whisk the cornstarch mixture into the simmering milk mixture.
  6. Continue to simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency, stirring frequently to prevent sticking.
  7. Remove the pot from the heat. Add the shredded cheddar cheese and stir until completely melted and smooth.
  8. Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and stir gently to coat.
  9. 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

3g

Fat

20g

Carbs

14g

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Quanto tempo leva para fazer Lighter Macaroni And Cheese?

Lighter Macaroni And Cheese leva cerca de 30 minutos do início ao fim — aproximadamente 5 minutos de preparo e 25 minutos de cozimento.

Quantas calorias tem Lighter Macaroni And Cheese?

Lighter Macaroni And Cheese tem aproximadamente 288.9 calorias por porção, com cerca de 23 g de proteína, 14 g de carboidratos e 11 g de gordura.

De quais ingredientes preciso para Lighter Macaroni And Cheese?

Os principais ingredientes de Lighter Macaroni And Cheese são Macaroni, Evaporated Milk, Salt, Ground Mustard, Garlic Powder, Milk. Veja a lista completa com as medidas acima.

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