Trimmed-Down Macaroni And Cheese

Name: Trimmed-Down Macaroni And Cheese
Ingredients: 1 (8 oz.) pkg. elbow macaroni; 2 Tbsp. reduced calorie margarine; 2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 c. (6 oz.) shredded 1/3 less fat sharp Cheddar cheese; 2 c. skim milk; 1/2 tsp. salt; 3 Tbsp. egg substitute; 1/4 tsp. paprika

8 ingredients

12 steps

Ingredients

1 (8 oz.) pkg. elbow macaroni
2 Tbsp. reduced calorie margarine
2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
1 1/2 c. (6 oz.) shredded 1/3 less fat sharp Cheddar cheese
2 c. skim milk
1/2 tsp. salt
3 Tbsp. egg substitute
1/4 tsp. paprika

Directions

1

Cook macaroni according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.
2

Drain well and set aside.
3

Melt margarine in a heavy saucepan over low heat.
4

Add flour, stirring until smooth.
5

Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly.
6

Stir in salt and cheese, stirring until cheese melts.
7

Gradually stir about 1/4 of hot mixture into egg substitute.
8

Add remaining hot mixture, stirring constantly.
9

Stir cheese sauce into macaroni and pour into a 2-quart baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with paprika.
10

Bake at 350° for 25 minutes.
11

Yields 5 1/2 cups.
12

Contains 160 calories per 1/2 cup serving.