Basic Macaroni And Cheese - Low-Fat
A creamy, low-fat macaroni and cheese featuring a rich cheese flavor with a hint of onion, perfect for comfort food lovers seeking a healthier option. Its smooth white sauce and cheesy topping create a satisfying dish suitable for family dinners or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Prepare the white sauce by combining Butter Buds, flour, salt, and pepper, then slowly add skim milk.
- Stir with a wire whisk until smooth and thickened, then set aside.
- Spray a 2-quart casserole dish with nonfat cooking spray and place half of the cooked macaroni in the bottom.
- Sprinkle with half of the grated onion, salt, pepper, and grated nonfat Cheddar cheese.
- Repeat the layering with remaining macaroni, onion, salt, pepper, and cheese.
- Pour the prepared sauce over the casserole.
- Drizzle liquid Butter Buds over the top.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the casserole.
- Sprinkle stuffing over the top if desired.
- Cover and bake for 30 minutes at 350°F (175°C).
- Uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).