low fat recipes for macaroni cheese?

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morenita71
morenita71 Posts: 137 Member
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I love macaroni cheese and there's a great article in the Guardian (UK) today on making the perfect macaroni cheese but I want a low cal version. Can anyone help???
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  • asyouseefit
    asyouseefit Posts: 1,265 Member
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    I guess you could skip the brocoli if you're not a fan: http://www.skinnytaste.com/2011/09/skinny-baked-broccoli-macaroni-and.html
  • stuffinmuffin
    stuffinmuffin Posts: 985 Member
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    Oooh great topic! : )

    I've looked into making cauliflower cheese (low cal version). I've made it before with bechamel sauce and it worked well. I get the Dolmio jar of 'white lasagne sauce' and cook the cauliflower (yet to try pasta with it) in it until soft, then add some tomatoes and a lithgt sprinking of grated cheese on the top and it tastes surprisingly indulgent! : ) The Dolmio sauce isn't too bad on cals actually and tastes better than making your own (or certianly in my case!)

    Hope this kind of helps! x
  • akaChuck
    akaChuck Posts: 233 Member
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    Saw this the other day-

    http://pinchofyum.com/butternut-squash-mac-n-cheese-with-caramelized-onions-apples-and-bacon
  • Healthyby30
    Healthyby30 Posts: 1,349 Member
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    Saw this the other day-

    http://pinchofyum.com/butternut-squash-mac-n-cheese-with-caramelized-onions-apples-and-bacon

    Adding butternut squash to mac and cheese is REALLY good!
  • Healthyby30
    Healthyby30 Posts: 1,349 Member
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    Was going to post this on my blog one day next week, but here's a recipe that I make that my family loves!

    3 Tbsp. low fat margarine/butter
    3 Tbsp. all purpose flour
    1 c light half and half or skim milk (half and half makes it a little creamier)
    1/2 cup nonfat plain greek yogurt
    2 cups reduced fat sharp cheddar cheese, shredded.
    4 oz 1/3 less fat cream cheese
    1 clove garlic, minced or grated
    1/2 tsp ground mustard

    8 oz elbow macaroni (I used Ronzoni smart taste)

    Boil the pasta according to directions.

    In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add flour, grate in garlic, and stir until well combined, cook stirring constantly for 1 to 2 minutes or until color starts turning a light golden color Wisk in milk (half and half), mustard, and stir until smooth, bring to a low boil, stirring frequently. Add in yogurt, cream cheese and shredded cheese. Remove from heat, add cooked pasta and enjoy!

    Makes 8, 1/2 cup servings if using for a side dish (if its your main course, double nutrition info)

    Per Serving
    Calories 243, Carbs 26, Fiber 3, Protein 14, Fat 9
  • VeganInTraining
    VeganInTraining Posts: 1,321 Member
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    bump, i gotta try the recip heathyby30 posted!
  • ashlielinn
    ashlielinn Posts: 920
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    Bump!
  • SCC88
    SCC88 Posts: 215 Member
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    Mac n cheese is my ultimate fave dish. Growing up my mum always made it with tomato soup and i never realised this was odd. I adapted it to fit within my kcals. Everyone must try it - so yum! Xx

    1tbsp double concentrate tomato puree (13kcals)
    200g Weight Watchers - Reduced Fat Mature Cheese (430kcals)
    240g Freshly Frozen Sweetcorn (273kcals)
    1 can Campbell's - Low Fat Tomato Condensed Soup (135kcals)
    Dilute the condensed can with Fresh Skimmed Milk, 100 ml (35kcals)
    1 can Heinz - Weight Watchers - Tomato Soup (76kcals)
    Wholewheat Pasta Penne, 250 g uncooked (833kcals)
    TOTAL: 1808 kcals
    4 Large servings: 452 kcals per serving
    -or-
    6 regular servings 302 kcals per serving
  • stuffinmuffin
    stuffinmuffin Posts: 985 Member
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    Bump!
    Mac n cheese is my ultimate fave dish. Growing up my mum always made it with tomato soup and i never realised this was odd. I adapted it to fit within my kcals. Everyone must try it - so yum! Xx

    1tbsp double concentrate tomato puree (13kcals)
    200g Weight Watchers - Reduced Fat Mature Cheese (430kcals)
    240g Freshly Frozen Sweetcorn (273kcals)
    1 can Campbell's - Low Fat Tomato Condensed Soup (135kcals)
    Dilute the condensed can with Fresh Skimmed Milk, 100 ml (35kcals)
    1 can Heinz - Weight Watchers - Tomato Soup (76kcals)
    Wholewheat Pasta Penne, 250 g uncooked (833kcals)
    TOTAL: 1808 kcals
    4 Large servings: 452 kcals per serving
    -or-
    6 regular servings 302 kcals per serving

    I'm going to have to try this!!! Especially as you also mentioned 'Large servings' - that's my kind of food! x
  • Hardemanwifey
    Hardemanwifey Posts: 261 Member
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    Bump will definitely be trying these recipes
  • MrsSWW
    MrsSWW Posts: 1,590 Member
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    bump

    oh yeah baby, I LOVE the idea of being able to eat a big gooey mess of macaroni cheese without it rappearing on my thighs at next weigh in :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
  • ekrier2
    ekrier2 Posts: 50
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    A great easy mac and cheese !!!! Low fat and delicious.

    Cook your pasta.

    Then take 2 of the green giant singles that are the brocoli and cheese or cauliflower and cheese .. I believe they are only 1 point for 1 individual serving.

    So microwave those and pour them over your noodles then add 4 wedges of the laughing cow light cheese wedges and mix them in so they melt.

    Stir all together and and YUMMIE !!!!!!!!!!!

    It was really good. I also added a alittle bit of garlic salt and some pepper to it.

    Hope you all like it.
  • CoraGregoryCPA
    CoraGregoryCPA Posts: 1,087 Member
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    Water, orange food coloring and pasta.
  • GrammyWhammy
    GrammyWhammy Posts: 484 Member
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    bump!!!!
  • Thirstygirl
    Thirstygirl Posts: 122 Member
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  • denisegolden
    denisegolden Posts: 206 Member
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    1 can Campbell's Healthy Requests Condensed Cheddar Cheese Soup

    1/2 soup can skim milk

    2 tablespoons yellow mustard

    1/2 teaspoon garlic pepper

    1/3 of a 1-pound package Smart Taste rotini pasta (about 1 1/2 cups), cooked and drained

    1 tablespoon plain dry bread crumbs

    2 teaspoons Smart Balance buttery spread, melted

    1.Heat the oven to 400°F.
    2.Stir the soup, milk, black pepper and pasta in a 1-quart casserole.
    3.Stir the bread crumbs and butter in a small bowl. Sprinkle the bread crumb mixture over the pasta mixture.
    4.Bake for 20 minutes or until the pasta mixture is hot and bubbling.

    *not sure about the nutrients off hand, but i know this is better than our old mac a cheese, but my kiddos love it!
  • denisegolden
    denisegolden Posts: 206 Member
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    i figured out the nutrients in the recipe i posted which makes four servings, they are as follows:

    calories-190

    protein-6

    fat-3

    sugar-4

    sodium-544

    fiber-4
  • cutmd
    cutmd Posts: 1,168 Member
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    i figured out the nutrients in the recipe i posted which makes four servings, they are as follows:

    calories-190

    protein-6

    fat-3

    sugar-4

    sodium-544

    fiber-4

    There is a new tofu shirataki macaroni style, I bet if you replace the pasta with this 20 cal stuff you can have a huge bowl for the above calories with hardly any carbs!
  • morenita71
    morenita71 Posts: 137 Member
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    thanks for these guys - will definitely look into these! But tonight I'm going for a standard one - my only concession will be semi-skimmed instead of full fat milk to make the bechamel. I'm going to watch the portion size and I've saved up the calories and then next time I'll be good....
  • janetsuewagner
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