Lightened-Up Macaroni and Cheese

Lightened-Up Macaroni and Cheese

Recipe by thedailygourmet from allrecipes.com

Dinner 25 Mins.

Ingredients

4

4 servings

  • cooking spray
  • 6 ounces whole wheat elbow macaroni
  • 1 (5 ounce) can evaporated skim milk, divided
  • 1 teaspoon tapioca starch
  • 5 ounces low-fat sharp Cheddar cheese, grated
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard, or more to taste
  • ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper

Instructions

  • Coat an 8x8-inch baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook whole wheat macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes.
  • Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
  • Stir 1 tablespoon evaporated milk and tapioca together in a saucepan. Whisk in remaining milk. Stir in Cheddar cheese, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and stir until the sauce thickens a bit and cheese is completely melted. Drain pasta and stir into the sauce. Spoon into the prepared baking dish.
  • Cook under the broiler until top browns, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutritional Facts

Per 4 servings

  • Calories: 282
  • Carbohydrate: 39g
  • Fat: 8g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 18g
  • Sugar: 4g

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