Beef / Pork

Creamy Cheesy Mac Casserole is for Dinner.

Creamy Cheesy Mac Casserole takes 15 minutes to prepare.

Creamy Cheesy Mac Casserole takes 45 minutes to cook.

Creamy Cheesy Mac Casserole makes 16 servings.

The ingredients for Creamy Cheesy Mac Casserole are:

3 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
1 stick (1/2 cup) butter, salted or unsalted
1 cup all purpose flour
6 cups skim milk (nonfat)
1 tsp ground black pepper
3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
1/4 cup lowfat cream cheese
1/2 cup crushed saltine crackers

Here is how you make Creamy Cheesy Mac Casserole:

Cook macaroni according to package directions until tender. While that is cooking, melt the butter in a large sauce pan over medium heat with the black pepper, stirring occasionally. When melted, whisk in the flour, a little at a time to make a thick paste, being sure to scrape the corners of the pan. Stir in the milk, whisking to mix in the flour mixture. Let cook til thickened, stirring every 2 minutes with the whisk. It should not be quite as thick as pudding. Stir in 2-1/2 cups of the shredded cheese and the cream cheese until melted. Turn off heat. When macaroni is done cooking, drain and pour into 4 qt. oven-proof casserole dish. Stir in the ham cubes, then pour the cheese sauce over top and stir in to combine thouroughly. Sprinkle remaining cheese over the top, then the cracker crumbs. Bake in 400 degree oven for 25 to 35 minutes, until heated through and cheese topping is golden brown. Makes 16 (1 cup) servings.Number of Servings: 16Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CHRISRAPAVE1.

The nutritional information for Creamy Cheesy Mac Casserole is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 16
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 268.8

• Total Fat: 14.7 g
• Cholesterol: 47.4 mg
• Sodium: 436.2 mg
• Total Carbs: 20.2 g
• Dietary Fiber: 0.7 g
• Protein: 13.6 g

The dietary needs meet for Creamy Cheesy Mac Casserole is Low Fat