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    Pasta: 5 pt. Quick & Creamy Mac & Cheese


    Source of Recipe


    posted by LyndaMc994

    Recipe Introduction


    "Modified from: The American Dietetic Association/National Center for Nutrition & Dietetics

    List of Ingredients




    1 package elbow macaroni -- (7 oz)
    2 Tablespoons reduced-calorie margarine
    2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
    3/4 cup skim milk
    1/4 teaspoon Morton's salt substitute -- optional
    1/8 teaspoon cayenne -- or black pepper
    1 cup shredded reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese -- (4 oz) *see notes
    1 cup shredded lowfat cheddar cheese -- (4 oz) *see notes
    1 red bell pepper -- optional

    Recipe



    Cook macaroni according to package directions without added salt. Melt margarine in a heavy medium saucepan over medium heat. Add flour; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add milk; cook until thickened and smooth, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low; add cheeses. Cook until cheese melts, stirring constantly. Add drained macaroni. Mix well. Add diced red bell peppers for garnish, if desired.

    Makes 4 servings, at 5 pts. per serving.

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    Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 235 Calories; 8g Fat (32.5% calories from fat); 19g Protein; 19g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 17mg Cholesterol; 419mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1 Grain(Starch); 2 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Non-Fat Milk; 1/2 Fat.

    NOTES : Or other shredded reduced-fat Mexican blend of cheeses such as cheddar, Monterey Jack, asadero, and queso quesadilla

 

 

 

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