Deceptively Delicious Macaroni and Cheese 1

Name: Deceptively Delicious Macaroni and Cheese 1 Recipe
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups elbow macaroni; Nonstick Cooking Spray; 1 TBSP Olive Oil; 1 TBSP Flour; 1/2 cup skim milk; 1/2 cup butternut squash or cauliflower puree; 1 1/2 cups reduced fat shredded cheddar cheese; 4 ounces (1/4 cup) reduced fat cream cheese; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/8 tsp paprika; 1/8 tsp pepper

Minutes to Cook: 25

Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups elbow macaroni Nonstick Cooking Spray1 TBSP Olive Oil1 TBSP Flour1/2 cup skim milk1/2 cup butternut squash or cauliflower puree1 1/2 cups reduced fat shredded cheddar cheese4 ounces (1/4 cup) reduced fat cream cheese1/2 tsp salt1/8 tsp paprika1/8 tsp pepper

Directions

Cook macaroni according to package. While the macaroni is cooking, coat a large saucepan with cooking spray and heat over medium heat. Add the oil, the the flour, and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture resembles a thick paste but has not browned (1-2 minutes). Add the milk and cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture begins to thicken (3-4 minutes). Add the puree, cheddar, cream cheese, and seasonings and stir until the cheese is melted and the mixture is smooth. Stir into cooked macaroni and serve warm.

Makes four servings.

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user COLTDANCER.

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving

Calories: 327.5
Total Fat: 16.1 g
Cholesterol: 39.0 mg
Sodium: 415.1 mg
Total Carbs: 30.8 g
Dietary Fiber: 2.6 g
Protein: 15.8 g

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