Best 11 Almost Non Fat Mac And Cheese Recipes

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Are you craving a delicious and satisfying mac and cheese dish without the guilt? Look no further! This article presents a collection of amazing recipes that cater to those seeking a healthier and flavorful mac and cheese experience. With a focus on reducing fat content without compromising taste, these recipes utilize smart cooking techniques, clever ingredient substitutions, and wholesome ingredients to deliver the ultimate comfort food that won't weigh you down. Whether you prefer classic cheddar flavors or exciting variations with different cheeses and flavorful add-ins, there's a recipe here that will satisfy your cravings and keep you feeling energized. So, get ready to indulge in the goodness of mac and cheese without sacrificing your health goals.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

YUMMY LOW-FAT MAC & CHEESE



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Make and share this Yummy Low-Fat Mac & Cheese recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Absolutely Bananas

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
3 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 1/2 cups nonfat milk
1 cup nonfat sour cream
1 egg, lightly beaten
2 cups shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
4 cups cooked elbow macaroni (from about 2 cups dried)
1/4 cup corn flake crumbs or 1/4 cup dried breadcrumbs

Steps:

  • Coat 2 quart casserole with nonstick spray. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Melt butter in medium saucepan. stir in flour, mustard, paprika, and salt. slowly pour in milk, whisking continuously until there are no lumps in the flour. continue to stir with whisk, raise the heat, and cook until milk bubbles and thickens. Remove from stovetop and stir in sour cream, egg, and cheese.
  • Toss macaroni and the cheese mixture together in a bowl and then pour it into the casserole. Top with the cornflake crumbs. Set in the oven and bake for 20 min, or until bubbling around edges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253.8, Fat 4.4, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 41.1, Sodium 271.9, Carbohydrate 41.9, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 6.9, Protein 11.1

LOW-FAT MACARONI AND CHEESE



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"When I want a super side dish that's real old-fashioned comfort food, I make a batch of this macaroni and cheese," notes field editor Joanie Elbourn of Gardner, Massachusetts.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup fat-free milk
1-1/4 cups shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
2/3 cup fat-free cottage cheese
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Pepper to taste
2-1/2 cups cooked elbow macaroni
1 tablespoon grated onion
Paprika

Steps:

  • In a blender or food processor, combine the milk, cheeses, flour and pepper. Cover and process until creamy. Pour into a bowl; stir in macaroni and onion. Transfer to a 1-1/2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with paprika. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1 hour or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 395mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ALMOST NON FAT MAC AND CHEESE



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Make and share this Almost Non Fat Mac and Cheese recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chickadee1982

Categories     Cheese

Time 30m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup elbow macaroni
1/3 cup skim milk
2 tablespoons fat-free cream cheese
1/4 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup non fat cheese (shredded cheddar)
1 tablespoon parmesan cheese
1 pinch salt & pepper

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in boiling water until tender.
  • In a small saucepan, heat milk over medium heat, until steaming.
  • Whisk in cream cheese until smooth.
  • Add Cheese and mix until melted.
  • Toss with pasta to mix and season with salt & pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294.5, Fat 6.1, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 21.2, Sodium 241.3, Carbohydrate 42.4, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 1.8, Protein 16.3

REDUCED FAT MAC AND CHEESE



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Provided by Food Network

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups small dry elbow macaroni
Cooking spray
3 tablespoons King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
2 cups low-fat 1% milk
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
1/4 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Pinch of ground red pepper (cayenne)
Dash of Worcestershire sauce
2 ounces 1/3-less-fat cream cheese
8 ounces Cabot 50% Reduced Fat Cheddar, grated & divided (about 2 cups)
1/3 cup Italian-flavored or plain dry breadcrumbs

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain well.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 2 1/2-quart baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
  • Place flour in a large saucepan over medium heat, gradually whisking in milk. Add mustard, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, red pepper and Worcestershire. Continue cooking until sauce thickens, stirring constantly.
  • Reduce heat to low. Stir in cream cheese until well blended; add 2/3 of shredded cheese and stir until melted. Add macaroni, stirring until well coated. Pour into prepared baking dish.
  • Toss remaining shredded cheese with breadcrumbs and sprinkle over top of macaroni; spray with cooking spray.
  • Bake for 20 minutes, or until golden on top and bubbling throughout.

VEGAN MAC AND NO CHEESE



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A vegan version of macaroni and cheese, sure to please the whole family.

Provided by AZIAZEL

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Macaroni and Cheese Recipes     Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (8 ounce) package uncooked elbow macaroni
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup cashews
⅓ cup lemon juice
1 ⅓ cups water
salt to taste
⅓ cup canola oil
4 ounces roasted red peppers, drained
3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add macaroni, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain. Transfer to a medium baking dish.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in onion, and cook until tender and lightly browned. Gently mix with the macaroni.
  • In a blender or food processor, mix cashews, lemon juice, water, and salt. Gradually blend in canola oil, roasted red peppers, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, and onion powder. Blend until smooth. Thoroughly mix with the macaroni and onions.
  • Bake 45 minutes in the preheated oven, until lightly browned. Cool 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 647.5 calories, Carbohydrate 61.6 g, Fat 39.2 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 16.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 329.3 mg, Sugar 6 g

HEALTHIER HOMEMADE MAC AND CHEESE



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To make this rich mac and cheese recipe healthier we use whole wheat bread crumbs, low-fat milk and cheese, whole wheat noodles, and reduced the amount of butter. Serve with a salad for a healthy meatless dinner.

Provided by MakeItHealthy

Categories     Pasta and Noodles     Noodle Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (16 ounce) package whole wheat macaroni (such as Smart Taste®)
2 tablespoons butter
2 ½ tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups shredded low-fat Cheddar cheese
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
3 cups low-fat (1%) milk
2 tablespoons butter
½ cup whole wheat bread crumbs
1 pinch paprika

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes. Drain.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour to make a roux. Slowly add milk to roux, stirring constantly. Stir in Cheddar and Parmesan cheeses and cook over low heat until cheese is melted and sauce is thick, about 3 minutes. Place macaroni in large baking dish and pour sauce over macaroni. Stir well.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add breadcrumbs and stir until butter is absorbed, 2 to 3 minutes. Spread over macaroni to cover. Sprinkle with paprika.
  • Bake in preheated oven until cheese sauce is hot and breadcrumbs are browned, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 770.4 calories, Carbohydrate 106.6 g, Cholesterol 60.3 mg, Fat 22.4 g, Fiber 10.6 g, Protein 42.5 g, SaturatedFat 13.1 g, Sodium 750.2 mg, Sugar 9.6 g

LOW FAT MAC AND CHEESE



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That actually does NOT taste low fat, true! Not the way I USED to do! No butter or oil too! Hope you will agree and do a review!

Provided by mickeydownunder

Categories     Cheese

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

12 ounces pasta
1 1/2 cups low-fat cheese
2 cups nonfat milk
1 1/2 tablespoons plain flour
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • COOK pasta and DRAIN; keep warm.
  • In same saucepan, ADD milk and flour and WHISK until smooth; heat to BOIL stirring all the time to make sure does not stick.
  • ADD mustard and black pepper.
  • Once at a boil, allow to simmer about 3 minutes til thickened slightly.
  • ADD cheese stirring until total melted.
  • ADD pasta back into saucepan; stir until well coated.
  • ENJOY!
  • NOTE: Was inspired by the internet to post this; I HOPE you don't give it a miss!
  • NOTE: Can top with tsp of parsley or 1 tsp chilli flakes when adding mustard and pepper; is all up to YOU! :).

LOWER FAT BAKED MAC AND CHEESE



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This is the result of me playing with my MIL's baked mac and cheese recipe. IMHO it captures the flavor and texture of the original recipe without leaving a greasy feeling in the mouth. Hope you enjoy it!

Provided by smellyvegetarian

Categories     Cheese

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

7 ounces whole wheat elbow macaroni
1/2 cup skim milk
1 tablespoon Smart Balance butter spread
2 ounces Velveeta reduced fat cheese product
3/4 cup reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese (divided)
1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 and coat an 8x8 pan with cooking spray.
  • Cook pasta according to box directions until just done. Drain briefly, then return pasta to the cooking pot (it should still be warm).
  • Add Smart Balance, Velveeta, milk, and 1/2 c cheddar cheese and stir until the cheeses melt. You may need to put the pan back on a burner for this.
  • Pour pasta mixture into greased pan and bake for 15 minutes.
  • Sprinkle remaining 1/4 c cheese on top and bake another 5-10 minutes, or until cheese is melted and the top is as crunchy as you like it :).

CREAMIEST MAC AND CHEESE



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Boxed or frozen mac and cheese dishes don't even begin to compare to this comforting, from-scratch version that's easy, affordable, and ultra-creamy! Cheddar and cream cheese add a sharp and slightly tangy flavor to the rich sauce which coats perfectly cooked pasta. It's a great base recipe that can be tweaked to your taste by switching up the cheeses or adding some cooked veggies. Serve as a meatless main course with a green salad or as a side dish with roasted or grilled meats.

Provided by NicoleMcmom

Categories     Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Time 1h15m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 11

cooking spray
1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
2 (8 ounce) packages sharp Cheddar cheese
6 tablespoons butter
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon ground mustard
3 ½ cups whole milk, or more to taste
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add macaroni and 2 ½ teaspoons salt and cook, stirring frequently, for 5 to 6 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • Shred Cheddar cheese by hand or in a food processor; set aside.
  • Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook, whisking constantly, until smooth, 3 to 4 minutes. Whisk in mustard powder, then 3 ½ cups milk. Whisk occasionally until mixture comes to a simmer, then let simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Add cream cheese and cook, stirring often, until thick, creamy, and smooth, about 5 minutes. Add remaining 1 ½ teaspoon salt, pepper, and cayenne.
  • Stir in 2 cups shredded Cheddar. Turn off the heat and let cheese melt. Stir in cooked macaroni. Add up to ¼ cup milk if you feel like the mixture is too thick.
  • Layer ½ of the pasta mixture in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Top with 1 ½ cups Cheddar. Spread remaining pasta mixture over top and sprinkle with remaining Cheddar.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden and bubbly, 25 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 504.5 calories, Carbohydrate 41.4 g, Cholesterol 83.2 mg, Fat 28.2 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 20.9 g, SaturatedFat 17.4 g, Sodium 1157.4 mg

CREAMY BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE - NOT LOW FAT!



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Combined a few recipes together and this is the BEST I came up with. Cheesy - Creamy Crusty top and easy to reheat with putting a little bit more milk into and on top of the leftovers and covering with foil putting back into the oven for 1/2 hour

Provided by Cathy Pete

Categories     Pasta Shells

Time 50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb medium shell macaroni noodles
1/2 cup butter
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 cup flour
3 1/2 cups whole milk
1 egg, beaten
8 ounces cream cheese, cut into cubes
1 lb processed cheese, cut into cubes like Velveeta cheese
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Boil noodles according to package.
  • After noodles are drained and have cooled for a few minutes, put them in a big bowl and mix with beaten egg.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Grease 9x13 pan.
  • In a pan cook butter, salt, pepper, ground mustard and flour and stir until smooth.
  • Remove from heat add milk, return to heat and bring to a boil.
  • Boil 1 minute.
  • Remove from heat and add cheeses, stir until melted.
  • Pour over noodles that are in a bowl stir, pour into greased pan and bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes or until top is golden brown and crusty!

SIMPLE MACARONI AND CHEESE



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A very quick and easy fix to a tasty side-dish. Fancy, designer mac and cheese often costs forty or fifty dollars to prepare when you have so many exotic and expensive cheeses, but they aren't always the best tasting. This recipe is cheap and tasty.

Provided by g0dluvsugly

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Macaroni and Cheese Recipes     Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (8 ounce) box elbow macaroni
¼ cup butter
¼ cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
ground black pepper to taste
2 cups milk
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes. Drain.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat; stir in flour, salt, and pepper until smooth, about 5 minutes. Slowly pour milk into butter-flour mixture while continuously stirring until mixture is smooth and bubbling, about 5 minutes. Add Cheddar cheese to milk mixture and stir until cheese is melted, 2 to 4 minutes.
  • Fold macaroni into cheese sauce until coated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 630.2 calories, Carbohydrate 55 g, Cholesterol 99.6 mg, Fat 33.6 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 26.5 g, SaturatedFat 20.9 g, Sodium 777 mg, Sugar 7.6 g

### 3 Helpful Cooking Hacks for an Almost Non-Dairy Mac and Cheese ### Cooking Hacks: 1. **Use Cashews:** - Soak cashews in hot water till softened. - Drain and rinse the cashews. - Blend cashews with water, nutritional yeast, salt, and any seasonings you like. - The mixture should be thick and creamy, resembling cheese. 2. **Vegan Cheese Slice Alternative:** - Combine cornstarch, nutritional yeast, salt, and paprika in a bowl. - Gradually add almond milk while stirring to form a smooth mixture. - Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring frequently until thickened. - Pour the mixture into a lined pan and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. - Slice the solidified mixture to resemble cheese slices. 3. **Vegan Parmesan Cheese:** - Blend cashews, nutritional yeast, salt, and a touch of paprika in a food blender. - Pulse the mixture until it resembles grated parmesan cheese. ### Cooking the Dish: - Prepare a roux with butter and gluten-free all-purpose or brown rice floor. - Slowly whisk in your choice of non-dairy milk, such as almond or cashew milk. - Bring the mixture to a simmer and season with salt, black or white truffle-infused salt, nutmeg, and cayenne. - Stir in the prepared cashew cheese mixture until melted and smooth. - Add 3/4 cup of the prepared macaroni and 1/2 cup of the prepared cheese mixture. - Repeat the layering process until you run out of ingredients. - Bake the casserole in the center of a preheated 375 degrees F. Fahrenheit degree until golden brown. - Let cool for a few minutes before serving. - Garnish with fresh parsley or chives if desired. ### Summary: - The recipe offers unique and creative ways to prepare a delicious non-dairy mac and cheese dish. - Cashews are used as the base for the cheese substitutes, creating a creamy and flavorful alternative to traditional cheese. - The recipe provides detailed instructions for making cashew cheese, a cashew-based parmesan cheese, and a non-dairy roux. - The final casserole is baked until golden brown, creating a comforting and satisfying dish. ### Notes: - Feel free to adjust seasoning amounts based on your personal taste. - You can use any gluten-free macaroni or noodle of your choice. - Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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