The recipe Basic Macaroni and Cheese

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Basic Macaroni and Cheese recipe is a Dinner meal that takes 45 minutes to make. If you enjoy for Dinner, you will like Basic Macaroni and Cheese!

Basic Macaroni and Cheese

Basic Macaroni and Cheese Recipe
Basic Macaroni and Cheese

I can't stand Velveeta cheese, so I wanted to try to create a lower-fat recipe for mac & cheese with a real roux-based white sauce. This is a small recipe, but with careful portioning, you can double or triple the recipe to feed lots of hungry mouths.

What Course Is Basic Macaroni and Cheese?

Basic Macaroni and Cheese is for Dinner.


How Long Does Basic Macaroni and Cheese Recipe Take To Prepare?

Basic Macaroni and Cheese takes several minutes to prepare.


How Long Does Basic Macaroni and Cheese Recipe Take To Cook?

Basic Macaroni and Cheese takes 45 minutes to cook.


How Many Servings Does Basic Macaroni and Cheese Recipe Make?

Basic Macaroni and Cheese makes 3 servings.


What Are The Ingredients For Basic Macaroni and Cheese Recipe?

The ingredients for Basic Macaroni and Cheese are:

Pasta, 8 oz. (About half a box)
Smart Balance or other butter substitute, 2T
Flour (All-purpose), 2T
Milk, skim, 1 C.
Low Fat Cheddar Cheese, 1C
Salt and Pepper to taste


How Do I Make Basic Macaroni and Cheese?

Here is how you make Basic Macaroni and Cheese:

Boil a pot of water and cook the pasta until slightly underdone.Meanwhile, in a saucepan, melt the "butter" over medium heat and add the flour, stirring constantly for 2-3 minutes until flour starts to cook. Slowly add the milk, stirring constantly. Simmer until sauce thickens, then add cheese. Stir until smooth and season.Place cooked, drained pasta in a baking dish and pour sauce mixture over the top. Bake, covered, for 30 minutes or until bubbling.Number of Servings: 3Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user RYANHD.


What's The Nutritional Info For Basic Macaroni and Cheese?

The nutritional information for Basic Macaroni and Cheese is:

  • Servings Per Recipe: 3
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 272.7
  • Total Fat: 9.6 g
  • Cholesterol: 34.6 mg
  • Sodium: 333.9 mg
  • Total Carbs: 30.1 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.5 g
  • Protein: 16.1 g

What Dietary Needs Does Basic Macaroni and Cheese Meet?

The dietary needs meet for Basic Macaroni and Cheese is Vegetarian


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