Ingredients
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4
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3
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1
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1/4
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2 1/4
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1/4
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2
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2
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1/2
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1 1/4
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-
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-
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Directions
Cooking Light’s Creamy Stove-Top Macaroni and Cheese, From the June 2006 issue of Cooking Light magazine and featured in their Dinner Tonight section. This is a simple and quick main dish that is recommended to be served with a 7-Layer salad for a full meal. They suggest assembling the salad while the water comes to a boil for the pasta and making the sauce while the pasta cooks. Quick and easy for a weeknight meal., Good! Creamy mac and cheese without tons of fat. Cooking Light always comes through with tasty recipes that are a bit more healthy. For my tastes, I would omit the Dijon next time, and probably use sharp cheddar for a stronger cheese flavor. Thanks for sharing the recipe!, Yummo! I was looking for a light version of Mac and cheese and stumbled across this one. I did make a couple of modifications, but the flavor was great. My modifications included making a roux with flour and butter 3 T each. While making the roux, I put in dry mustard 1 TB at that time, instead of using wet mustard later. After combining everything, I ended up baking it at 375 topped with Panko bread crumbs. I question the nutritional information, because 1/6 of what I made including butter/cheese and panko has the following profile according to the Living Cookbook: 243.9 cals, 13.4 g fat, 17.8 g carbs, 12.2 g protein and 0.6 g fiber. This one’s a keeper!
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Steps
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1
Done
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Cook Pasta According to Package Directions, Omitting Salt and Fat. Drain and Set Aside. |
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2
Done
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While the Pasta Cooks, Place Flour, Salt, and Pepper in a Large Saucepan. |
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3
Done
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Add Milk, Stirring With a Whisk Until Well Blended. Drop Cream Cheese by Teaspoonfuls Into Milk Mixture; Bring to a Boil Over Medium-High Heat, Stirring Constantly. |
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4
Done
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Reduce Heat; Simmer 2 Minutes or Until Thick and Cream Cheese Melts, Stirring Occasionally. |
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5
Done
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Stir in Mustard, Worcestershire, and Garlic; Simmer 1 Minute. |
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6
Done
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Remove from Heat. |
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7
Done
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Add Cheddar Cheese, Stirring Until Cheese Melts. |
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8
Done
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Combine Pasta and Cheese Sauce in a Large Bowl; Toss Well. |
