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Recipe for October 21, 2001: UNBELIEVABLY GOOD REDUCED-FAT MACARONI & CHEESE


Tune in to WXYZ Channel 7's "Healthy Living" segment to enjoy another "low-fat full-flavored" healthy recipe from Chef Romelle.

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UNBELIEVABLY GOOD REDUCED-FAT MACARONI & CHEESE (Serves 8)

2cups elbow macaroni, uncooked
3cups fat free (skim) milk
2tablespoons all-purpose flour
1tablespoon chopped garlic (3-4 garlic cloves)
1tablespoon onion powder
1teaspoon salt
1teaspoon black pepper
2cups (8 ounces) sharp reduced-fat cheddar cheese Vegetable cooking spray


  1. Preheat oven to 350oF. Lightly spray 2-quart glass baking dish with vegetable cooking spray. Set aside. Cook macaroni according to package directions (omitting the addition of salt or fat); drain well. Pour into baking dish. Set aside.

  2. In medium saucepan over medium heat, stir together milk, flour, garlic, onion powder, salt and pepper. Stir until smooth. Add 1 1/2 cups of the cheese, stir; remove from heat.

  3. Pour cheese sauce over macaroni. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup of cheese on top. Bake 30 minutes or until brown and bubbly. Serve warm.

    Note: Macaroni and cheese is a complete protein therefore, serve with collard greens or other leafy green vegetable for a complete and nutritious meal.

    Nutrition Facts:
    Serving Size 1/2 cup
    Servings 8
    Calories 220
    Calories from Fat 51

    Total Fat 5.6g; Saturated Fat 3.7g; Cholesterol 21.7mg; Sodium 555.3mg; Carbohydrate 26.9g; Dietary Fiber 0.8g; Sugars 5.0g; Protein 15.8g; Vitamin A 10%; Calcium 37%; Vitamin C 2%; Iron 8%.




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