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Macaroni and Cheese (Makeover)

From Betty's Soul Food Collection... Love mac 'n cheese but not all the fat? Take comfort in our new and improved recipe, using fat-free sour cream and reduced-fat cheese.
Prep Time: 20 min
Total Time: 45 min
Makes: 6 servings (1 cup each)
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Casserole
2cups uncooked elbow macaroni (8 oz)
1/2cup fat-free sour cream
2cups fat-free (skim) milk
2tablespoons finely chopped onion or 2 teaspoons dried minced onion
3tablespoons Gold Medal® all-purpose flour
1teaspoon yellow mustard
1/2teaspoon seasoned salt
1/4teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
1/4teaspoon black pepper
2cups shredded reduced-fat sharp Cheddar cheese (8 oz)
Topping
2tablespoons Progresso® plain bread crumbs
2tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2teaspoons olive or vegetable oil
1.In 3-quart saucepan, cook and drain macaroni as directed on package. Return to saucepan; stir in sour cream. Cover to keep warm.
2.Meanwhile, heat oven to 350°F. Spray 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In 2-quart saucepan, stir milk, onion, flour, mustard, seasoned salt, red pepper and black pepper with wire whisk until smooth. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture boils and thickens. Remove from heat. Stir in cheese until melted.
3.Add cheese sauce to cooked macaroni mixture; mix well. Spoon into baking dish. In small bowl, mix topping ingredients until crumbly. Sprinkle over casserole.
4.Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until edges are bubbly.
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft): Bake 25 to 30 minutes.
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Did You Know?
Makeover recipes are comfort-food favorites that have been remixed with less fat and sugar so they're healthier.
Did You Know?
Sharp Cheddar cheese, mustard and cayenne bump up the flavor of this reduced-fat version of macaroni and cheese.
Variation
You can omit the topping and just sprinkle with a little paprika before baking.

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving: Calories 320 (Calories from Fat 50); Total Fat 6g (Saturated Fat 2 1/2g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 15mg; Sodium 740mg; Total Carbohydrate 45g (Dietary Fiber 2g, Sugars 7g); Protein 20Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 6%; Vitamin C 0%; Calcium 45%; Iron 10Exchanges: 2 Starch; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Vegetable; 2 Lean Meat Carbohydrate Choices: 3 
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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