LIGHTER MACARONI AND CHEESE
These individual mac-and-cheese casseroles call for pungent Parmesan and extra-sharp cheddar, which means the noodles get away with less-than-usual amounts of cheese. Low-fat milk, chicken stock, and olive oil keep the sauce creamy.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Pasta and Grains
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spread tomatoes in a single layer on 2 rimmed baking sheets. Drizzle each sheet with 1 tablespoon oil; sprinkle each with 1/2 teaspoon thyme, and season with salt and pepper. Bake until tomatoes have softened, about 20 minutes. (Leave oven on.)
- Process bread in a food processor until coarse crumbs form. Melt 1 tablespoon butter with remaining tablespoon oil in amedium skillet over medium heat. Add breadcrumbs, and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper; set aside.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add 1 tablespoon salt and the pasta. Cook pasta until almost al dente, about 5 minutes. Drain, and run under cold water to stop cooking. Transfer to a large bowl; set aside.
- Whisk 1/2 cup stock into the flour in a medium bowl; set aside. Melt remaining tablespoon butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in nutmeg, cayenne, remaining 1/2 teaspoon thyme, and 1 teaspoon salt. Add milk and remaining 1 1/2 cups stock. Whisk in flour mixture. Bring to a boil, whisking frequently. Reduce to a simmer. Cook 8 minutes, whisking frequently. Add cheeses; cook, stirring, until melted. Pour over macaroni, stirring to combine.
- Put eight 4 1/2-by-1 1/4-inch ramekins on a baking sheet. Put 2 tomato slices in bottom of each ramekin. Divide macaroni mixture evenly among ramekins. Top each with a tomato slice. Sprinkle with breadcrumbs and thyme sprigs. Bake until bubbling and golden brown, about 30 minutes. Serve immediately.
LIGHT BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE
This is a kid-friendly, adult-pleasing recipe for the traditional baked macaroni and cheese. It is a slightly lighter version using some light cheddar cheese, Velveeta and skim milk.
Provided by d1anechocolate
Categories Cheese
Time 35m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In medium saucepan, combine first 4 ingredients; stir in milk.
- Add margarine; stirring constantly.
- Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and boil 1 minute.
- Remove from heat.
- Stir in 1 cup shredded sharp cheese and 1/2 cup Velveeta.
- Add elbows.
- Pour into greased 2-quart casserole.
- Sprinkle with rest of cheddar, grated parmesan and bread crumbs.
- Bake uncovered in 375 degree oven for 25 minutes or until lightly browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 547.3, Fat 19.6, SaturatedFat 9.2, Cholesterol 41.2, Sodium 1148.9, Carbohydrate 63.4, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 1.8, Protein 27.9
BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE
Provided by Trisha Yearwood
Categories side-dish
Time 50m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- For the macaroni: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 2-quart casserole dish.
- Bring 4 quarts of water to a boil in a large saucepan. Add the salt and macaroni. Bring the water back to a boil and cook the macaroni until tender, about 12 minutes. Drain well.
- For the cheese sauce: Meanwhile, melt the butter in a 1-quart saucepan. Using a wire whisk, stir in the flour and salt, stirring and cooking over medium heat until the roux bubbles and the flour turns pale brown, about 3 minutes. Slowly whisk in 1 cup of the milk and then whisk in the remaining 1 cup milk. Continue to cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens. Add the cheese and stir until it melts. Add the drained macaroni to the cheese sauce and mix thoroughly.
- For the topping: In a small bowl, stir the breadcrumbs with the butter until the crumbs are moistened.
- Transfer the macaroni and cheese to the prepared baking dish and top with the buttered breadcrumbs. Bake until the dish bubbles around the edges, about 15 minutes.
LIGHT MACARONI AND CHEESE WITH SPINACH
This updated recipe illustrates how you can lower the saturated fat, without sacrificing the rich, cheesy taste, in classic macaroni and cheese. A layer of spinach in the center adds flavor and nutritional value. From Cooking Club
Provided by TishT
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 55m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400F.
- Spray 8" square baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In small bowl, whisk 1/4 cup of the milk and flour until smooth.
- In heavy medium saucepan, heat remaining 1 1/2 cups milk over medium heat until steaming.
- Add flour mixture; cook 2-3 minutes or until sauce boils and thickens, whisking constantly.
- Remove from heat; stir in cheddar cheese until melted.
- Stir in cottage cheese, salt, pepper and nutmeg.
- Cook spinach according to package directions; drain.
- Rinse under cold running water; squeeze out excess moisture.
- Cook macaroni in large pot of boiling lightly salted water 4-5 minutes or until not quite tender, stirring often.
- (Macaroni will continue to cook while baking.) Drain; rinse with cold water.
- Drain again.
- In large bowl, stir together cheese sauce and macaroni.
- Spread half of the macaroni mixture in baking dish; spoon spinach over top.
- Spread remaining macaroni mixture over spinach layer; sprinkle with wheat germ.
- (Dish can be made to this point and refrigerated for 2 days or frozen for 2 months. Thaw in refrigerator before baking.) Bake 35-45 minutes or until bubbly and golden.
- TIP*If you can't find wheat germ, substitute an equal amount of Parmesan cheese, cracker crumbs or bread crumbs.
- VARIATION: To make Southwestern Macaroni and Cheese with Peppers, substitute 1 cup grated pepper Jack cheese for 1 cup of the cheddar cheese.
- Omit the nutmeg.
- Add 1 (4 1/2-oz.) can chopped mild green chiles, 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro and dash cayenne pepper to cheese sauce.
- Omit spinach.
- Instead, cook 2 cups thawed frozen pepper stir-fry vegetables in 1 teaspoon olive oil 3 to 4 minutes or until tender.
- Replace spinach with pepper mixture.
CREAMY, LIGHT MACARONI AND CHEESE
From the September 2011 Cooking Light (cover recipe). This is the most delicious macaroni and cheese I've ever eaten! No one will know it's full of healthy butternut squash and just the right amount of cheese. This is a true winner! To save time, I bought my butternut squash in the produce section already cut up. Perfect and what a time saver. Use a pasta with a nice shape to cling to all the yummy sauce.
Provided by CaliforniaJan
Categories Macaroni And Cheese
Time 55m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°.
- Combine squash, broth, milk, and garlic in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium, and simmer until squash is tender when pierced with a fork, about 25 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Place the hot squash mixture in a blender. Add salt, pepper, and Greek yogurt. Remove the center piece of blender lid (to allow steam to escape); secure blender lid on blender. Place a clean towel over opening in blender lid (to avoid splatters). Blend until smooth. Place blended squash mixture in a bowl; stir in Gruyère, pecorino Romano, and 2 tablespoons Parmigiano-Reggiano. Stir until combined.
- Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat; drain well. Add pasta to squash mixture, and stir until combined. Spread mixture evenly into a 13 x 9-inch glass or ceramic baking dish coated with cooking spray.
- Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add panko, and cook for 2 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from heat; stir in remaining 2 tablespoons Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese. Sprinkle evenly over the hot pasta mixture. Lightly coat topping with cooking spray.
- Bake at 375° for 25 minutes or until bubbly. Sprinkle with parsley, and serve immediately.
BAKED MACARONI & 3 CHEESE (LIGHT)
Make and share this Baked Macaroni & 3 Cheese (Light) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Concoctionista
Categories Cheese
Time 40m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In bowl, mix flour, salt, mustard, pepper and milk until smooth.
- Melt butter in large saucepan.
- Remove from heat and gradually stir in milk mixture until smooth.
- Stirring constantly, cook over medium heat until thickened (about 10 minutes).
- Remove from heat.
- Stir in cheeses until melted.
- Combine cheese mixture with macaroni in greased 2 quart casserole.
- Bake in 375 degree oven for 25 minutes or until lightly browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 186.7, Fat 0.9, SaturatedFat 0.2, Cholesterol 1.2, Sodium 425.9, Carbohydrate 35.9, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 0.7, Protein 8
BACON MACARONI AND CHEESE (COOKING LIGHT)
This was a popular recipe from Cooking Light Magazine in 2009. Calories: 399 Fat: 13.8g serving size = 1 cup
Provided by seesko
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 27m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring 6 quarts water and 1 tablespoon salt to a boil. Add pasta; cook 8 minutes or until al dente; drain.
- Combine flour and 1/2 cup milk in a saucepan over medium heat. Gradually add 1 cup milk; bring to a boil. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; let stand 4 minutes or until it cools to 155°. Stir in 1 1/2 cups cheese. Add 1/4 teaspoon salt, onions, hot sauce, pepper, and bacon; stir. Add pasta; toss. Spoon into a 2-quart broiler-safe dish coated with cooking spray; top with 1/2 cup cheese. Broil 7 minutes. (Be sure to preheat broiler).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 388.2, Fat 13.8, SaturatedFat 8.2, Cholesterol 40.8, Sodium 1553, Carbohydrate 50.7, Fiber 6.5, Sugar 0.3, Protein 16.3
AUNTIE'S AWESOME BAKED MAC N' CHEESE (LIGHT)
My aunt came up with this recipe through trial and error and I lightened it up and am entering it for the nutrition information. I have tried many recipes and this one is the best, light or not!
Provided by Adrienne Elise
Categories Cheese
Time 45m
Yield 8-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In large saucepan, combine first four ingredients; stir in milk. Add butter; stirring constantly, bring to a boil over medium-high heat and boil 1 minutes. *This is very important but make sure you don't burn the milk or else you will get an undesirable smoky taste to your dish!* Remove from heat.
- Stir in 4 coups cheese until melted. Add elbows. Pour into lightly greased 9x13 casserole.
- Coarsely shred bread in food processor, then mix crumbs with the remaining cup of cheese. Spread over top of macaroni.
- Bake uncovered in 375 degree oven for 25-40 minutes until browned to desired doneness.
- Enjoy! Makes great leftovers!
- *Cheese should be 3 Cups Reduced Fat Sharp Cheddar and 2 Cups Reduced Fat Mexican Four Cheese Blend.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 391, Fat 2.5, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 3.1, Sodium 930.9, Carbohydrate 76.8, Fiber 8, Sugar 2.6, Protein 18.2
LIGHTENED FANNIE FARMER'S CLASSIC BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE
This is not my recipe!! Just my substitutions for Fannie Farmer's Classic Baked Macaroni and Cheese @ http://www.recipezaar.com/Fannie-Farmers-Classic-Baked-Macaroni-and-Cheese-135350 The recipe for the cream sub. is: Very Diet Friendly Low Fat Low Cal Substitute for Cream @ http://www.recipezaar.com/Very-Diet-Friendly-Low-Fat-Low-Cal-Substitute-for-Cream-269311?
Provided by EyesForASkinnyFuture
Categories Cheese
Time 55m
Yield 1 Casserole, 6-7 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- First you will need to made a cream sub. out of the 8 teaspoons of milk and the cottage cheese. Place both ingredients into the blender and blend until smooth. Set in fridge until it is needed.
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Cook and drain macaroni according to package directions; set aside.
- In a large saucepan melt butter.
- Add flour mixed with salt and pepper, using a whisk to stir until well blended.
- Pour milk and cream sub. in gradually; stirring constantly.
- Bring to boiling point and boil 2 minutes (stirring constantly).
- Reduce heat and cook (stirring constantly) 10 minutes.
- Add shredded cheddar little by little and simmer an additional 5 minutes, or until cheese melts.
- Turn off flame.
- Add macaroni to the saucepan and toss to coat with the cheese sauce.
- Transfer macaroni to a greased baking dish.
- Sprinkle with breadcrumbs.
- Bake 20 minutes until the top is golden brown.
- (You can also freeze this recipe in zip-lock bags for later use - once you have mixed the macaroni along with the cheese sauce allow to cool to room temperature before adding to your freezer - I generally pull it out the night before and allow macaroni and cheese to reach room temperature; I then add the macaroni and cheese to a buttered baking dish, sprinkle with bread crumbs and then bake for 20 to 30 minutes, until golden brown on top and bubbling.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 358.4, Fat 9.7, SaturatedFat 5.6, Cholesterol 22.2, Sodium 685.8, Carbohydrate 44, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 2.3, Protein 22.2
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