Cutting down the calories and fat definitely does not compromise the flavor in this Skinny Mac n' Cheese! Yes, it is possible to enjoy a delicious, cheesy macaroni and cheese with a lot less guilt! Pureed potato is used as a thickening agent in place of butter and flour, and fat free milk along with reduced fat cheeses are also used.
Note: As always, the actual calorie total depends on the quality/brand of ingredients you use, so I included that information as well in the ingredient list.
Note: As always, the actual calorie total depends on the quality/brand of ingredients you use, so I included that information as well in the ingredient list.
Ingredients:
Yields 4 (1 cup) servings
- 8 oz medium shell pasta, cooked and drained well
- 2 c fat free milk
- 1 small (4 oz) potato, baked, peeled, pureed
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp onion salt
- 1/8 tsp paprika (I use smoked paprika)
- 1 c reduced fat mozzarella cheese, shredded (Sargento)
- 3/4 c reduced fat 4 cheese shredded Mexican cheese (Sargento)
- 1/4 c 2% milk reduced fat mild cheddar cheese, shredded (Kraft)
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the shell pasta according to package instructions. Drain well and set aside until ready to use.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the shell pasta according to package instructions. Drain well and set aside until ready to use.
Meanwhile, pour the milk into a large skillet and whisk in the pureed potato, garlic powder, pepper, salt, onion salt, and paprika. Bring to a boil, whisking occasionally.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the mozzarella cheese, Mexican cheese and cooked pasta. Cook and stir for 2 minutes.
Pour the mixture into a 2 1/2 quart baking dish. Sprinkle the cheddar cheese evenly over all. Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Allow to sit for 3 minutes before serving.
Enjoy!
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