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Lighter Two Cheese Macaroni and Cheese

Two Cheese Macaroni and Cheese is made with cream cheese and cheddar
cheese is a delicious cream sauce for an easy to make and lighter
version of your favorite side dish.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Author: Hezzi-D

Ingredients

  • 10 oz. elbow macaroni noodles
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 c. chicken broth
  • ½ c. low fat milk
  • 3 Tablespoons flour
  • 3 oz. low fat cream cheese
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon ground mustard
  • 4 oz. 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

Instructions

  • Cook the noodles according to the package directions. Drain and keep warm.
  • In a medium saucepan heat the olive oil over medium heat.  Add in the
    garlic cloves and cook for 2 minutes. 
  • Stir in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.  Cook for one minute. 
  • Add in the milk and flour.  Whisk until the flour dissolves.
  • Bring to a boil and cook for 5 minutes until thickened.  Reduce
    heat to low and stir in the cream cheese, salt, pepper, paprika, and ground
    mustard.  Mix until the cream cheese has melted.
  • Remove from heat. Add in the cheddar cheese and mix until combined.

Notes

Recipe adapted from Cooking Light