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No-Bake Macaroni and Cheese

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  • Serves 4
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Average (572 Ratings): 3.5 out of 5 stars

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1. Ingredients

  1. 8 ounces whole-wheat elbow noodles
  2. 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli
  3. 1 3/4 cups low-fat milk, divided
  4. 3 tablespoons flour
  5. 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  6. 1/2 teaspoon salt
  7. 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
  8. 3/4 cup shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese
  9. 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  10. 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Nutrition Info

Per Serving

  • Calories: 396 kcal
  • Carbohydrates: 57 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 7 g
  • Fat: 10 g
  • Protein: 22 g
  • Sugars: 8 g

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2. Cooking Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook pasta for 4 minutes. Add frozen broccoli and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the pasta and broccoli are just tender, 4 to 5 minutes more.
  2. Meanwhile, heat 1 1/2 cups milk in another large pot over medium-high heat until just simmering. Whisk the remaining 1/4 cup milk, flour, garlic powder, salt and pepper in a small bowl until combined. Add the flour mixture to the simmering milk; return to a simmer and cook, whisking constantly, until the mixture is thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and whisk in Cheddar, Parmesan and mustard until the cheese is melted.
  3. Drain the pasta and broccoli and add to the cheese sauce. Return to the heat and cook, stirring, over medium-low heat, until heated through, about 1 minute.

Yield: 4 servings

3. Still Hungry?

Not only is this ultra-creamy version of mac-and-cheese nearly as fast as the boxed variety, but your family will be able to pronounce every ingredient. If they aren't broccoli fans, substitute a frozen vegetable of your choice.

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Average (572 Ratings): 3.5 out of 5 stars

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  • STOP MAKING STUPID COMMENTS!

    miamichico69 - January 10, 2007 01:44:31 PM PST
    YOU PEOPLE ARE NEGLECTING THE FACTS. THIS MAC AND CHEESE IS HIGH IN FIBER, AND LOW IN SATURATED FAT. ADDITIONALLY, YOU ARE GETTING TONS OF VITAMINS FROM THE BROCCOLI, HEALTHY PROTEIN, AND A VERY GOOD AMOUNT OF CALCIUM. THIS MEAL WILL HELP LOWER YOUR CHOLESTEROL, STRENGTHEN YOUR BONES, PROVIDE ANTIOXIDANTS, AND HELP YOUR DIGESTION SYSTEM. IF YOU ARE SALT SENSITIVE, USE A LOW SODIUM ALTERNATIVE, OR NO SALT AT ALL. DON\'T FORGET, MILK IS ALSO A GREAT SOURCE OF POTASSIUM, WHICH REGULATES YOUR HEART BEAT AND HELPS CONTROL YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE. REMEMBER, YOU NEED CALORIES TO FUNCTION PROPERLY. WORRY LESS ABOUT THE AMOUNT OF CALORIES YOU CONSUME, AND MORE ABOUT THE SOURCES OF CALORIES. SAT FAT CALORIES = BAD. MONO/POLY-UNSAT. FAT AND COMPLEX CARBS = GOOD. GREAT RECIPE! I MIGHT EVEN USE WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR JUST TO GIVE IT ANOTHER FIBER BOOST.

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  • Its HOMEMADE: sodium content is up to you!

    Ciaobella - January 10, 2007 01:44:10 PM PST
    For heaven\'s sake, people!

    This is your own food, you can add as little or as much salt as you want. The recommended amount is for taste, so if you need to use less or use a salt substitute go ahead. That\'s the beauty of cooking at home versus eating at a restaurant.

    Please take a little personal responsability!

    42 of 47 found this review helpful.

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  • Not too bad!

    wyselady - January 10, 2007 01:38:11 PM PST
    I used fat free milk and fat free cheddar cheese. The mac and cheese was served as a side dish (smaller portion) with a skinless boneless chicken breast. Top it off with a large green salad and it made a fine meal. Very tasty.

    39 of 47 found this review helpful.

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  • If you don't flippin' like it...

    sugarkisses97 - January 10, 2007 02:23:26 PM PST
    ...don\'t flippin\' eat it. Seriously, 10 grams of fat for a main dish is not "loaded with fat"!!! Lighten up! Compare this to the homemade mac and cheese that many of us grew up on and this is a dream. Get over yourselves; this is not unhealthy and it tastes good. And for those who think this looks like dog vomit, I am left wondering what you feed your dog...

    37 of 47 found this review helpful.

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  • Why make it a side dish?

    Leslieshrum - January 10, 2007 01:47:02 PM PST
    Add in meat of your choice, maybe some Chicken breast or some lean pork and you have a \'One pan Wonder\' meal. As for the sodium count, surely there are ways you can aleviate it a little, but not much. Salt is one of those things that are hard to get away from.

    28 of 34 found this review helpful.

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