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Macaroni and Cheese

A classic dish made with tender macaroni pasta baked in a creamy cheese sauce.Makes 4 servings for $5.
Recipe by Healthy Food, Healthy Soul
Wide shot of baked macaroni and cheese in a cast-iron skillet.
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Cost per servingPer serving$0.50
Makes10 servings
Total timeTotal45 minutes
Prep 15 minutes Cook 30 minutes
Prep 15 minutes Cook 30 minutes
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Ingredients

Makes 10 servings. Check items off as you go.
  • 6 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon salt substitute
  • 2 cups elbow macaroni
  • 1 cup light cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 cup light processed cheese food cubed
  • 3 tablespoons light margarine
  • ½ cup egg substitute
  • 4 cups skim milk
  • 1 teaspoon sodium-free all-purpose seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • Nonstick cooking spray

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Lightly coat a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. Add water and salt substitute to a large pot and bring to a rapid boil.
  3. Gradually add elbow macaroni. Return to boil, stirring occasionally.
  4. Continue boiling macaroni until tender, about 6 minutes. Drain and return to pot.
  5. Add remaining ingredients to cooked macaroni, stirring gently until well blended.
  6. Pour macaroni and cheese into a baking dish and bake for 30-40 minutes, until golden brown and bubbly.

Nutrition per serving

1 serving is 0.5 cup
  • Sodium355mg
  • Calories218
  • Carbohydrates22g
  • Fiber1g
  • Fat8g
  • Protein14g
Serving: 0.5 cupCalories: 218calCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 14gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 355mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6g
Cost per serving is an estimate based on average Michigan grocery prices and may vary.
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