Macaroni and Cheese

By nurseliz

Prevention

Ingredients

• 3 c elbow macaroni
• 3 med scallions, chopped (1/4 c)
• 2 1/4 c 1% milk, divided
• 3 Tbsp all-purpose flour
• 2 1/2 c shredded reduced-fat (2%) sharp Cheddar cheese (10 oz)
• 1/2 c reduced-fat sour cream
• 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp chopped chipotle chile pepper in adobo sauce
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 3 Tbsp dried bread crumbs
• 2 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tsp olive oil

Details

Servings 8

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Coat 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray.



2. Prepare macaroni per package directions.



3. Add scallions and 1 3/4 cups of the milk to large pot and bring to a simmer over medium heat while macaroni cooks. Whisk flour and remaining 1/2 cup milk in small bowl. Whisk milk-flour mixture into simmering milk. Cook, stirring, until thickened. Remove from heat and gradually stir in Cheddar until smooth. Add sour cream, mustard, and chipotle pepper. Add drained macaroni, salt, and black pepper. Transfer to prepared baking dish.



4. Combine bread crumbs, Parmesan, and oil in small bowl. Sprinkle on top of macaroni and cheese. Bake 25 minutes or until bubbling and golden brown.



Nutritional Info Per Serving 357 cal, 19 g pro, 43 g carb, 2 g fiber, 13 g fat, 6.5 g sat fat, 35 mg chol, 728 mg sodium



This dish has...
18% fewer calories
54% less sat fat
than the traditional version