Lightened up Macaroni and Cheese |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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This is a lightened up version of the macaroni and cheese my mom used to make, and a recipe that I've been making for many years now. It has a mild flavor and is very creamy and delicious. I am posting this to see the calorie content. Ingredients:
2 tablespoons butter |
1/4 cup all-purpose flour |
1 teaspoon salt |
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard |
1/4 teaspoon black pepper |
2 1/2 cups nonfat milk |
2 cups reduced-fat cheddar cheese |
8 ounces elbow macaroni, cooked (or other small pasta) |
1/8 cup breadcrumbs |
6 ounces ham steaks, cubed |
Directions:
1. 1. Melt butter in medium sized saucepan. Stir in flour, salt, pepper (I usually make mine without pepper, as I prefer it that way), and dry mustard. Cook a minute or two on medium heat.
2. 2. Gradually stir in milk. Stir constantly at medium heat for 10 minutes, or until thick. Remove from heat.
3. 3. Stir in 1 1/2 cups cheese. Stir in hot cooked elbow macaroni and cubed ham.
4. 4. Pour into a 2 quart baking dish. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup cheddar cheese over top, and then sprinkle bread crumbs.
5. 5. Bake at 375 for 25 minutes, until hot and bubbly.
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