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Healthier Four Cheese Macaroni

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"A very rich and creamy macaroni and cheese dish, despite using reduced-fat dairy products in this healthier version of the original recipe." — MakeItHealthy

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a deep 2 1/2-quart baking dish.
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes. Drain and return to cooking pot.
Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir into macaroni.
Combine Cheddar, Jarlsberg, Monterey Jack, and mozzarella cheeses in a large bowl; mix well. Add evaporated milk, 1 1/2 cups cheese mixture, and eggs to macaroni. Mix together and season with salt and ground pepper. Transfer to baking dish and sprinkle with remaining cheese mixture.
Bake in preheated oven until hot and bubbling around the edges, about 25 minutes.

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PREP 25 mins
COOK 35 mins
READY IN 1 hr

Footnotes

Editor's Note:
This recipe is a healthier version of Four-Cheese Macaroni.

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Feb 15, 2013

Well done...I love this recipe...the only changes I made: -spray the baking dish with cooking spray -I prefer fuschilli pasta over elbow -use olive oil/truffle oil instead of butter, and add chopped onions (1/2-3/4 cup) and sauté in the olive oil...add cheeses and melt...remove from heat...add scrambled eggs and then cooked macaroni...adding salt and pepper to taste. -I sprinkle the top lightly with panko bread crumbs and paprika...and bake.

—Terra-Matris

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Mar 03, 2013

Very dry and not much flavor- even with all those different cheeses. Not enough liquid to see it "bubble" when baking or to keep it from drying out.

—gurgabusse

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2 Ratings

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Nutrition

Calories
591 kcal
30%

Carbohydrates
61 g
20%

Cholesterol
145 mg
48%

Fat
27.7 g
43%

Fiber
2.4 g
10%

Protein
24.3 g
49%

Sodium
497 mg
20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Healthier Four Cheese Macaroni

Serving Size: 1/6 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 591
Calories from Fat: 250

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 27.7g 43 %
Saturated Fat 16.4g 82 %
Cholesterol 145mg 48 %
Sodium 497mg 20 %
** Potassium 329mg 9 %
Total Carbohydrates 61g 20 %
Dietary Fiber 2.4g 10 %
Protein 24.3g 49 %
Sugars 6.2g
Vitamin A 18 %
Vitamin C 1 %
Calcium 48 %
Iron 29 %
** Thiamin 80 %
** Niacin 79 %
** Vitamin B6 11 %
** Magnesium 21 %
** Folate 106 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.