Ingredients for Macaroni Cheese Low Cholesterol
- 1 pound macaroni
- large pot of water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 cups skim milk
- 2 cups shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese, 1 cup shredded reduced-fat mozzarella cheese, 2 slices low-fat, low-cholesterol cheese
- cooking spray
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How to Make Macaroni Cheese Low Cholesterol
- Boil 1 pound of macaroni in a large pot of salted water according to package directions until al dente.
- Drain the macaroni thoroughly and set aside.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Whisk in 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour until smooth.
- Gradually whisk in 3 cups of low-fat milk, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens and becomes smooth.
- Reduce heat to low. Stir in 2 cups of shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese, 1 cup of shredded reduced-fat mozzarella cheese, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper.
- Once the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth, stir in the cooked macaroni until it's evenly coated.
- Grease a 2-quart casserole dish with cooking spray or butter.
- Pour the macaroni and cheese mixture into the prepared dish.
- Top with 2 additional slices of low-fat, low-cholesterol cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 30 minutes.
- Then bake for another 15 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
9 g
Sugar
2g
Fat
8g
Carbs
9g
