Lightened-Up Macaroni and Cheese

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Description

Who doesn’t love macaroni and cheese? This lightened-up version is sure to please those who want to indulge without the extra calories!

Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • 6 ounces whole wheat elbow macaroni
  • 1 (5 ounce) can evaporated skim milk, divided
  • 1 teaspoon tapioca starch
  • 5 ounces low-fat sharp Cheddar cheese, grated
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard, or more to taste
  • ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper

Instructions

  1. Coat an 8×8-inch baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
  2. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook whole wheat macaroni in the boiling water
  3. stirring occasionally
  4. until tender yet firm to the bite
  5. about 8 minutes.
  6. Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven’s broiler.
  7. Stir 1 tablespoon evaporated milk and tapioca together in a saucepan. Whisk in remaining milk. Stir in Cheddar cheese
  8. mustard
  9. Worcestershire sauce
  10. and pepper. Bring to a simmer and stir until the sauce thickens a bit and cheese is completely melted. Drain pasta and stir into the sauce. Spoon into the prepared baking dish.
  11. Cook under the broiler until top browns
  12. 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Prep Time: 5 mins

Cook Time: 15 mins

Total Time: 25 mins

Servings: 4

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