Zesty Macaroni and Cheese
An old time favorite with a low-fat spin.
Ingredients
- 2 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked
- 1 1/2 Tbs margarine
- 1/4 cup flour
- 2 cups skim milk
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 3/4 tsp dry mustard
- 1/8 tsp Tabasco sauce, (or other hot red pepper sauce)
- 1/8 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
- 2 cups reduced fat cheddar cheese, shredded
- 3 Tbs Parmesan cheese, grated, fresh
Directions
- In a large pot, heat water to a boil. Cook macaroni in rapidly boiling water until done. Drain and set aside.
- Melt margarine in a medium saucepan over low heat. Add flour and cook one minute, stirring constantly with a wire whisk. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly. Continue to stir and cook over medium heat approximately 10 minutes until thickened and bubbly. Boil for one minute and remove from heat.
- Add seasonings (Worcestershire sauce, mustard, Tabasco and pepper) and cheeses. Stir until cheeses melt. Combine cheese sauce and macaroni in a bowl; stir well. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 437
Calories from Fat 102 (23%)
(17%)Total Fat 11g
(27%)Saturated Fat 5g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 4g
(8%)Cholesterol 24mg
(25%)Sodium 590mg
(10%)Potassium 362mg
Total Carbohydrate 53g
(6%)Dietary Fiber 2g
Sugars 7g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
(59%)Protein 29g
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