Macaroni and Cheese
Recipe from Betty Crocker

From Betty's Soul Food Collection... Love mac 'n cheese but not all the fat? Take comfort in our new and improved recipe, using fat-free sour cream and reduced-fat cheese.


Macaroni and Cheese

by 12  people


add your rating
add a comment
Servings: 6 servings (1 cup each)
Prep Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 45 mins

 
savings in
 
Ingredients
Casserole
  • 2  cups
    uncooked elbow macaroni (8 ounces)
    see savings
    On Sale
  • 1/2  cup
    fat-free sour cream
    see savings
    On Sale
  • 2  cups
    fat-free (skim) milk
    see savings
    On Sale
  • 2  tablespoons
    finely chopped onion or 2 teaspoons dried minced onion
    see savings
    On Sale
  • 3  tablespoons
    Gold Medal® all-purpose flour
    see savings
    On Sale
  • 1  teaspoon
    yellow mustard
    see savings
    On Sale
  • 1/2  teaspoon
    seasoned salt
    see savings
    On Sale
  • 1/4  teaspoon
    ground red pepper (cayenne)
    see savings
    On Sale
  • 1/4  teaspoon
    black pepper
    see savings
    On Sale
  • 2  cups
    shredded reduced-fat sharp Cheddar cheese (8 ounces)
    see savings
    On Sale
Topping
  • 2  tablespoons
    Progresso® plain bread crumbs
    see savings
    On Sale
  • 2  tablespoons
    grated Parmesan cheese
    see savings
    On Sale
  • 2  teaspoons
    olive or vegetable oil
    see savings
    On Sale

Directions
1.
In 3-quart saucepan, cook and drain macaroni as directed on package. Return to saucepan; stir in sour cream. Cover to keep warm.
2.
Meanwhile, heat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In 2-quart saucepan, stir milk, onion, flour, mustard, seasoned salt, red pepper and black pepper with wire whisk until smooth. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture boils and thickens. Remove from heat. Stir in cheese until melted.
3.
Add cheese sauce to cooked macaroni mixture; mix well. Spoon into baking dish. In small bowl, mix topping ingredients until crumbly. Sprinkle over casserole.
4.
Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until edges are bubbly.

Tip:
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft): Bake 25 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 320 (Calories from Fat 50); Total Fat 6g (Saturated Fat 2 1/2g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 15mg; Sodium 740mg; Total Carbohydrate 45g (Dietary Fiber 2g, Sugars 7g); Protein 20g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 6%; Vitamin C 0%; Calcium 45%; Iron 10%. Exchanges: 2 Starch; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Vegetable; 2 Lean Meat. Carbohydrate Choices: 3. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Add Your Review
Related Recipe
 Articles
Three-Cheese Macaroni: Dinner for $10
... of the list? Macaroni and cheese. We're not talking about the boxed stuff and those little packets of powdery... little cost-conscious hearts even more to know that this Three-Cheese Macaroni yields 6 dinner...-size servings at just $1.30 per serving. Make this Three-Cheese Macaroni! Create Your Own Personalized Shopping... read more...
10 Best Macaroni and Cheese Recipes: Think Outside the Box!
...Comfort, thy name is macaroni and cheese. It's the dish we fantasize about whenever we need a... love to love, from simple supper to a more exotic version of comfort. Classic Baked Macaroni and Cheese... roaring fire. It's outrageously rich but with just a handful of ingredients. Creamy Macaroni and Cheese... read more...
3 Things to Make With...Macaroni
...: You almost can't even think "macaroni" without going on to fill in the blanks -- "and cheese." Those...-fire crowd-pleaser. Unless you're one of those kids who derives her primary sustenance from mac-and-cheese...-weather meal. But there are all sorts of summery ways you can use macaroni, from a delicious side dish that you... read more...
how tos
Food Blogs We Love
see more blogs

shop our favorite products