Macaroni and Cheese


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Nutritional Info
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 234.2
  • Total Fat: 6.5 g
  • Cholesterol: 24.2 mg
  • Sodium: 1,060.5 mg
  • Total Carbs: 28.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.9 g
  • Protein: 15.4 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Macaroni and Cheese calories by ingredient


Introduction

Who doesn't love rich and creamy mac and cheese? Who doesn't love rich and creamy mac and cheese?

Ingredients

    • 2 cups uncooked macaroni

    • 8 oz. reduced fat cheese product (like Velveeta Light), cut into cubes

    • 1/2 cup non-fat milk

    • salt and pepper to taste




Directions

1. Cook macaroni as directed by package. Drain and return to sauce pan.



2. Over low heat, add milk, salt, pepper, and cheese to cooked pasta. Stir until cheese is melted and pasta is evenly coated.



Makes 4 servings.



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Member Ratings For This Recipe


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    10 of 13 people found this review helpful
    Velveeta isn't even real cheese! Yuck! - 2/23/11


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    6 of 7 people found this review helpful
    too high in salt, unappealing sticky texture, no one in my family liked this. - 2/23/11


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    6 of 8 people found this review helpful
    If I'm going to have mac and cheese, it will be real cheese, cream, and butter. Velveeta isn't even a good substitute for cheese.
    - 2/23/11


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    6 of 9 people found this review helpful
    I can't believe that a recipe with this much sodium per serving would be listed on Spark People. - 2/23/11


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    Very Good
    6 of 8 people found this review helpful
    I have made this many times and the whole family enjoys it. I make it into a one pot meal - I add a vegie mix like carrots, broccoli, etc. - whatever frozen I have on hand and also add some diced ham if I have it. We always use whole wheat pasta and the kids do not seem to notice a difference. - 2/15/09


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    Good
    6 of 7 people found this review helpful
    My husband loved it... me not so much. Not down for the "sticky" cheese. Made a weird coating in my mouth; guess I don't like Velveeta. - 2/12/08


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    5 of 8 people found this review helpful
    way to much sodium. Not good for the heart. - 2/15/09


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    3 of 3 people found this review helpful
    I love this kind, and easy to make. I won't need to add any extra salt, because the velveeta has enough in it. - 2/15/09


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    Very Good
    3 of 6 people found this review helpful
    Ahhh... in days gone by when I used to be able to eat such high amounts of Sodium this would have been HEAVEN! My addition to the recipe (not low fat though) was to add 1 C Sour Cream to the mix to make it even creamier. Oooh-Ahhh! And if you're feeling wild that day, some Rotel isn't bad either. - 2/15/09


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    O.K.
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    It may be tasty but sodium is way too high and even with the low fat cheese not very low in calories. I'll pass on this one. - 2/23/11


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    Bad
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    WAY too much sodium! - 2/23/11


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    Very Good
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    This was absolutely perfect! However, upon looking at the nutritional info, I thought it was iffy so I put it into the calculator the same way they did, except input the entire recipe instead of by serving (which is what SparkPeople did) and came out with: 325.7 calories, 6.9 fat and 859.6 sodium. - 11/27/10


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    Very Good
    2 of 3 people found this review helpful
    This is the mac and cheese I grew up on. Total comfort food and protein too! We love it and tho it may be a bit high in sodium, the boxed alternative is much higher. Go for it! - 2/15/09


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    2 of 6 people found this review helpful
    Maybe this will satisfy my longing for healthy mac and cheese. I've been searching and have found nothing! I'll give this one a try too, hope it's creamy and cheesy! - 2/13/09


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    O.K.
    2 of 3 people found this review helpful
    IF I make this again I will continue to use the whole wheat pasta but add mexican spices and REAL cheeses versus the velvetta. Velvetta is just weird how when it cools it starts to stick all together and the creaminess is gone. ewww. - 1/31/08


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    O.K.
    2 of 3 people found this review helpful
    We like whole wheat pasta with real cheese Cabot 75% low fat and skim milk and the macaroni and cheese is just as good without as much salt. Even the Kraft box has half the sodium in one serving. - 1/28/08


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    Incredible!
    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
    Love Mac and Cheese and Velveeta, will make up for the sodium and calories with Vegetables (fresh). - 2/16/09


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    Very Good
    1 of 5 people found this review helpful
    Sounds like the mac and cheese my Grandma used to make. Loved it then and I am sure I would now. - 2/15/09


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    Good
    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
    good - 2/15/09


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    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Who doesn't love comfort food!!! Mmmmm :) - 2/15/09


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    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Using the whole wheat or multigrain pasta makes this easy to make and tasty dish even more healthy. - 2/15/09


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    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    good base...Thinking of tweaking it a bit. - 2/15/09


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    Incredible!
    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
    Great! I love this
    - 2/15/09


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    Incredible!
    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
    OH MY GOSH!! For those of us who LOVE all things cheesy and creamy... Let's just say I'm settling into this diet just fine. - 1/19/09


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    Incredible!
    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
    This recipe is simple to make and tastes great!! Much better than any frozen low calorie Mac and Cheese I have ever tasted. - 8/20/08


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    Incredible!
    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
    MM Good. High in sodium though. - 8/4/08


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    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Made this recipe and loved it! Will definitely make again. Very easy too. - 8/1/08


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    Very Good
    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
    This is very good. I have made it several times. I like to make it with vermicelli (thin spaghetti). Yum! - 8/1/08


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    Incredible!
    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
    this was very good. will make again. love the nutritional information. - 7/23/08


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    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    I will try this using whole wheat pasta and ff or lf real cheese. to reduce sodium and punch up fiber. Also, adding veg and maybe tuna for a complete dinner. Thank you :>) - 7/22/08


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    Incredible!
    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
    V ery creamy and tasty! Would make again for sure. - 5/31/08


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    Incredible!
    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
    I've been making this for sometime but it was really great to see someone had figured out the "figures". Awesome & the kids loved it! Gonna try whole wheat pasta next time. - 4/13/08


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    Incredible!
    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
    My whole family loved this, even my picky husband who only eats Kraft!!! I used whole wheat penne noodles and 2% Velveeta - 3/14/08


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    Very Good
    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
    I made with Whole Wheat Pasta. - 3/14/08


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    Good
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    I made this with whole grain pasta. My daughter who begs for macaroni at every meal did not like at all because of the noodles. I thought it was alright. I will make again with regular macaroni noodles. I'm sure it will taste better. - 3/2/08


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    Very Good
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    I thought this was simple and easy and good. I added some tuna fish so I could get a nice dose of protein. - 2/5/08


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    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
    I've been making mac 'n' cheese this way forever, but I add a can of condensed cream of mushroom (healthy choice/select) to stretch it farther and lower the per-serving sodium. Use as a side (1/2 serving) to avoid the sodium. Wonderful with salmon patties. Thanks for sharing and reminding me! - 2/2/08


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    Incredible!
    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
    Made it with whole wheat penne pasta. Both my husband and I loved it. - 2/1/08


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    Very Good
    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
    Very rich and cheesy! - 1/31/08


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    Incredible!
    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
    This sounds really yummy! I love Velveeta, so I'll have to try it!! - 1/31/08


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    Incredible!
    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
    very good, old fashioned recipe. love it, just add a drop worchestershire sauce and 1/4 tsp colemans dry mustard. GREAT - 1/30/08


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    Incredible!
    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
    I made this with whole wheat pasta, reduced fat Velvetta cheese, and 1% milk. My family loved it and it was very filling. Will definitely make again! - 1/29/08


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    Good
    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
    We made this with whole wheat pasta and Mexican Velveeta cheese. It was pretty good. - 1/28/08


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    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    I used wheat macroni and this was delicious. - 1/28/08


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    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Just love it. It was fulling & good to the tummy. - 1/28/08


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    Very Good
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    This sounds good. I will try it whenever we have maccronni - 1/28/08


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Family Favorite for years! Very Good! - 1/28/08


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    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    This is one of my family's favorites!!!! - 1/28/08


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    Incredible!
    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
    wonderful, I feel like a child again when I eat this! - 1/27/08


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    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    I will use the whole wheat macaroni; sounds good. - 1/26/08


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    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    try whole wheat macaroni and u'll cut calories and add fiber!! - 1/26/08


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    sound very good i will try it - 1/26/08


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    Very Good
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    i add some water drained tuna and early peas for a twist and my family loves it.. - 1/26/08


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    Incredible!
    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
    Will make this forever!!!!Yummmmmmmm! - 1/26/08


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    Incredible!
    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
    soo delicious! my whole family loves it! even my husband, who usually doesn't eat macaroni and cheese,loved it! - 1/26/08


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    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    I've made mac and cheese like this for years. Even my teenage daughters eat it and don't realize it's low-fat. - 1/26/08


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    Very Good
    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
    good - 1/26/08


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    Incredible!
    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
    This was excellent, creamy and tast great. My husband usually hates diet mac and cheese but likes this one. I make it all the time - 1/26/08


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    Incredible!
    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
    delicious! - 1/26/08


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    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    When I make this, I add frozen corn to the mac & cheese. Its yummy. - 1/26/08


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    Incredible!
    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
    I loved this recipe. Very creamy and tasty. So easy to make, and the grandkids like it too. - 10/23/07


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Delicious - 10/20/07


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    I have made this many times and it is excellent! - 9/12/07


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    I made it with whole wheat mac. and added a small can of mild, diced California chiles. m-m-m-m - 9/5/07


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    Very Good
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    The entire family enjoyed this one. Well done. - 9/1/07


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    Very Good
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Made this with my little boy tonight. The whole family loved it! We'll definitely have it again. - 8/7/07


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    Very Good
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Great to finally be able to eat some mac and cheese! - 8/5/07


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    So good and creamy just like the box stuff we all love. Its also good if you add a little onions or onion powder. Thank you for giving me back mac n cheese - 7/11/07


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    Very Good
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    i make it with whole wheat macaroni, very good! - 3/20/07


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    Very Good
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Mac n cheese can´t go wrong - 3/16/07


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    Good
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    I just can't get over my love of regular mac & cheese. Let's hope this helps! - 3/15/07


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    I fix this all of the time. The family loves it !! - 3/15/07


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    My daughters and nephews love this recipe. We use regular store brand velveeta, and no salt or pepper. We switch between using wheat, white and multi-grain macaroni - depending on the budget.

    I actually made this last winter for the first time last winter. Its their fave. Won't let me buy boxed.
    - 3/14/07


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    Incredible!
    Just like I make. YUMMY!!!! - 2/26/13


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    Bad
    more than triple salt per serving guidelines - 2/17/13


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    Bad
    This looks horrible! Velveeta cheese is not even a food. I mean it's really bad for you, just read the ingredients. The sodium alone on this thing should get it thrown out. Also, these instructions are not going to produce anything like decent mac & cheese. - 1/6/12


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    Bad
    I can't believe this was featured in a SparkMail today, and I can't believe this is an official "SparkPeople.com recipe". Don't you know Velveeta and similar ARE FAKE FOODS??!! Someone is asleep at the wheel, BIG TIME. - 3/4/11


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    GREAT RECIPE! - 2/26/11


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    I am sorry, but this is not too healthy, b/c look at the sodium! HOLY CRAP! it's filled! Don't add salt people! - 2/25/11


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    Good
    quick and easy but too high in sodium, switch the velveeta for some reduced fat cheddar. - 2/25/11


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    In my opinion most people don't even pay much attention to taste, as much as the color, so I think I will give it a try, it seems it will be tasty! - 2/25/11


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    sounds great, trying it tomorrow! - 2/24/11


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    I want to save this recipe and use it during lent. I will remember to use a side vegetable with as a meal. Thank you for sharing. Linda - 2/24/11


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    This was great! - 2/23/11


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    I love this style of mac & cheese when I was younger, but I have had some other more creative versions that are more flavorful.
    And a lot less salty.
    - 2/23/11


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    added some frozen vegetables and some canned chicken . fast easy . - 2/23/11


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    would prefer something with alot less sodium :( - 2/23/11


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    maybe try it.... - 2/23/11


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    Incredible!
    I suspect this will taste good! - 2/23/11


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    I like this recipe because it is so easy and filling. - 2/23/11


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    I can't wait to make this...i never knew there was a low fat way to make it TYTYTYTYTY - 2/23/11


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    Good
    good - 2/23/11


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    Very Good
    Made it for lunch the other day. - 2/23/11


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    I have a recipe very similar to this one that my kids love. I will try this. - 2/23/11


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    Very Good
    I used half velveeta and half low-fat shredded cheddar. Was very good. - 2/23/11


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    Since a Danish study has demonstrated that the consumption of real cheese had no negative effects I would not use faux cheese food as a menu item. Making a basic beauchamel and adding real cheese to create the sauce would not add any significant amount of time to the preparation. - 2/23/11


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    Incredible!
    Excellent-=-easy--tasty---- - 2/23/11


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    Very Good
    VRY GOOD - 2/23/11


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    Will try this. - 2/23/11


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    Will use this & NOT the box!!! - 2/23/11