Macaroni & Cheese is classic comfort food, but it's typically an extremely high-calorie entrée. This recipe cuts the calories, bumps up the fiber, and adds heart-healthy Omega 3s. Throw in a tossed salad with light dressing, and you've got a crowd-pleasing meal that won't overwhelm your waistline.
Ingredients
- 1 box Barilla Plus elbow pasta
- 1/2 cup Smart Balance Omega Light Buttery Spread
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 3 to 3 1/2 cups of shredded reduced-fat Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheese
- 1 package Hebrew National 97% fat-free hot dogs
Directions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Spritz a 9x13 baking pan with olive oil spray and set aside.
- Boil elbows according to package directions and drain.
- In a large saucepan, create a roux by melting the Smart Balance Light Buttery Spread and whisking the flour into it until thoroughly combined.
- Gently whisk in the almond milk until there are no lumps.
- Cook, whisking constantly, for about 5 minutes.
- Gradually whisk in 2 1/2 cups of shredded cheese until thoroughly melted and blended into roux.
- Pan fry fat-free hot dogs and cut into bit-size pieces.
- Mix pasta and hot dogs into cheese sauce.
- Pour pasta mixture into prepared baking pan.
- Sprinkle remaining half cup of cheese over the top.
- Bake for 10 minutes.
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