LIGHT AND CREAMY MAC AND CHEESE

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Six ingredients and ten minutes create a one-dish mac and cheese just for two.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 10m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup uncooked jumbo elbow macaroni (3 oz)
1/3 cup frozen sweet peas
2/3 cup fat-free (skim) milk
1 oz reduced-fat cream cheese (Neufchâtel), cut into small pieces, softened
2 slices (3/4 oz each) process American cheese
2 tablespoons crushed fat-free herb-seasoned croutons

Steps:

  • Cook and drain macaroni as directed on package, omitting salt and adding peas for the last 5 minutes of cooking.
  • Meanwhile, in 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat milk, cream cheese and American cheese over medium-low heat, stirring carefully with wire whisk, until cheese is melted.
  • Add cooked macaroni and peas to cheese sauce; stir to coat. Let stand 2 to 3 minutes or until slightly thickened. Serve topped with croutons.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350, Carbohydrate 45 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 440 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 0 g

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This mac and cheese is the perfect comfort food. It's cheesy, creamy, and delicious.


Nisha Yadav
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I'm not a big fan of mac and cheese, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so good!


Adi Riamra
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This recipe is a great base for mac and cheese. You can add whatever ingredients you like to make it your own.


Fiaz king Fiaz king
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I added some crumbled bacon to my mac and cheese and it was delicious!


MUSHABE JACKSON
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I love that this recipe uses sharp cheddar cheese. It gives the mac and cheese a really nice flavor.


lovely ahmed
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This mac and cheese is so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


A. Whitaker
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


Robin Miah
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This was the best mac and cheese I've ever had! The cheese sauce was so smooth and creamy, and the macaroni was cooked perfectly.


Bilal Bhangoo9080
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I've made this mac and cheese recipe several times and it always turns out perfect. It's my go-to recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Timothy Phillips
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This mac and cheese was a hit with my family! It was creamy and cheesy, but not too heavy. I also liked that it was easy to make.