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Light macoroni and cheese pie takes several minutes to prepare.

Light macoroni and cheese pie takes several minutes to cook.

Light macoroni and cheese pie makes 6 servings.

The ingredients for Light macoroni and cheese pie are:

8 ozs Elbow Macaroni (about 5 cups cooked)
1 1/2 tsps salt
3 tablespoons Light Soft Margarine vs regular margarine
3 tablespoons flour
3 cups Liquid Skim Milk vs Whole Milk
4 ozs Sharp Cheddar Cheese, grated vs 8 ozs Cheese
1 tablespoon each grated onion, celery, green/seasoning pepper
½ teaspoon mustard (optional)
Dash black pepper
1 tablespoon plain breadcrumbs + 1 teaspoon light margarine vs reg. margarine

Here is how you make Light macoroni and cheese pie:

1. Boil macaroni for 10 minutes in about 6 cups of water with salt added ( Salt can be omitted for low salt diets)2. Drain macaroni, rinse and set aside3. To make sauce: a. Melt margarine in a saucepan cook over low heat stirring all the time with a wooden spoonb. Remove from heat and add milk slowly while stirring. Beat with a whisk to remove any lumps and return to heat.c. Continue cooking over low heat while stirring, until sauce thickens.d. Add grated cheese saving a little for the toppinge. Add seasonings and adjust to taste4. Stir cheese sauce into macaroni and mix well. Pour mixture into a lightly greased casserole. Sprinkle on topping of breadcrumbs, 1 tsp margarine and grated cheese.5. Bake at 350◦F for 20 minutes until golden brown6. Serve with generous amounts of Vegetables and moderate amount of grilled fish, baked chicken or lean meat. Or with Vegetables and Stewed Beans only !Makes 6 x 1 cup servingsNumber of Servings: 6Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SMOITT.

The nutritional information for Light macoroni and cheese pie is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 6
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 201.4

• Total Fat: 9.1 g
• Cholesterol: 14.4 mg
• Sodium: 754.5 mg
• Total Carbs: 21.3 g
• Dietary Fiber: 0.7 g
• Protein: 8.5 g