Anita's Tried & True Heart Healthy Recipes

Lighter Macaroni & Cheese

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8 servings

   Casserole:  1 1/4 tsp  salt 
9  ozs  elbow macaroni, cooked and drained  1/4 tsp  red pepper flakes 
2  cups  fat-free milk  1/4 tsp  black pepper 
1/2 cup  light sour cream  4  ozs  cheddar cheese, shredded 
1/2 cup  onions, chopped     Topping: 
3  tbsps  unbleached flour  2  tbsps  bread crumbs 
1  tsp  yellow mustard  2  tbsps  parmesan cheese 
Keeping macaroni warm, add sour cream. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350. Prepare a 11"x7" baking dish with cooking spray; set aside. In a medium sized saucepan add milk, onions, flour, mustard, salt, red pepper flakes, and black pepper. Mix with a wire whisk until smooth. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture boils and thickens. Remove from heat. Stir in cheese until melted. Add mixture to macaroni. Mix well. Spoon into prepared dish. In small bowl, combine bread crumbs and parmesan cheese. Mix well. Sprinkle evenly over top casserole. Bake for 25 minutes, or until edges are bubbly.
Nutritional Analysis per serving (8 servings total)
Calories 238   %CFF 25 %
Total Fat 7 g   Saturated Fat 3 mg
Protein 12 g   Cholesterol 17 g
Carbohydrates 33 g   Sodium 521 mg
Sugars 6 g   Fiber 1 g

5.1 WW Points
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