CREAMY MAKEOVER MACARONI AND CHEESE

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Your family will love the rich, creamy flavor of this mac & cheese recipe-and you'll feel good knowing we were able to slash the saturated fat of the original recipe. -April Taylor, Grafenwoehr, Germany

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 package (16 ounces) elbow macaroni
2 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups fat-free half-and-half
2 cups fat-free milk
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 cups shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese
TOPPING:
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
5 cups cubed bread
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Combine flour and half-and-half; stir into pan. Add milk and seasonings. Bring to a gentle boil; remove from the heat. Stir in cheese until melted. Drain macaroni; add to the cheese sauce and stir to coat., Transfer to a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. In a large skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. Add bread; saute 2-3 minutes longer. Sprinkle bread mixture and cheese over macaroni mixture. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 432 calories, Fat 15g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 526mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

Catija Matilene
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This macaroni and cheese was delicious! The creamy sauce was perfect, and the bread crumbs added a nice crunch. I'll definitely be making this again.


Golam Hossain
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I'm not a big fan of macaroni and cheese, but this recipe changed my mind! The creamy sauce was so good, and the bread crumbs added a nice crispy texture. I'll definitely be making this again.


Pam Turner
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This recipe is a must-try! The creamy sauce is so delicious, and the bread crumbs add a nice touch of crunch. I highly recommend it!


Taylor Lee
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This was the best macaroni and cheese I've ever had! The creamy sauce was perfect, and the bread crumbs added a nice crunch. I'll definitely be making this again.


Sibrenee Dorsey
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Wow! This macaroni and cheese is amazing! The creamy sauce is so flavorful, and the bread crumbs add a nice crispy texture. I loved it!


Its Rayhan
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This recipe is a keeper! The creamy sauce is so good, and the bread crumbs add a nice crispy texture. I also love that this recipe is easy to make. I'll definitely be making this again and again.


Abu al Mussana
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This was my first time making macaroni and cheese from scratch, and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow, and the results were delicious. The creamy sauce was perfect, and the bread crumbs added a nice touch of crunch. I'll definitely b


Scencia dedeaux
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The creamy sauce is so delicious, and the bread crumbs add a nice crunch. I highly recommend this recipe!


Santos Castro
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This macaroni and cheese was a hit with my kids! They loved the creamy sauce and the crispy bread crumbs. I also appreciated how easy it was to make. I'll definitely be making this again.


Dikshya Koirala
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I was skeptical about adding cream cheese to macaroni and cheese, but I'm so glad I did! It gives the dish a wonderfully creamy and decadent flavor. I also loved the crispy bread crumb topping. This is definitely my new favorite macaroni and cheese r


Princess Barrett
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This recipe is a game-changer! The creamy makeover sauce is incredibly rich and flavorful, and it perfectly coats the macaroni noodles. The addition of cheese and bread crumbs gives the dish a nice crispy texture. My family loved it!