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Creamy Low-Sodium Mac and Cheese

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60Minutes
550Calories
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Creamy Low-Sodium Mac and Cheese
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Description

Lighter on sodium but not on taste! This mac and cheese is perfect for those watching their salt intake. The recipe is a Yummly original created by Sara Mellas.

Ingredients

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11 SERVINGS
  • nonstick cooking spray
  • 10 oz. swiss cheese (10 oz. is about 1 1/4 cups shredded)
  • 10 oz. sharp cheddar cheese (10 oz. is about 1 1/4 cups shredded)
  • 2 oz. cream cheese
  • 1 lb. elbow macaroni
  • 6 Tbsp. unsalted butter (for sauce)
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 1/2 cups whole milk
  • 1/2 tsp. mustard powder
  • 1/2 tsp. salt (for sauce)
  • 1/4 tsp. black pepper (or white pepper)
  • 4 oz. reduced sodium round buttery crackers (Like Ritz Hint of Salt, 4 oz. is about 36 crackers)
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter (for topping)
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    Directions

    1. Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
    2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add the salt.
    3. Using a cheese grater or food processor fitted with a grating attachment, grate the Cheddar and Swiss cheeses. Set aside.
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    550Calories
    Sodium
    Fat
    Carbs
    Fiber
    Potassium
    Calories550Calories from Fat290
    % DAILY VALUE
    Total Fat32g49%
    Saturated Fat20g100%
    Trans Fat
    Cholesterol95mg32%
    Sodium380mg16%
    Potassium290mg8%
    Protein23g
    Calories from Fat290
    % DAILY VALUE
    Total Carbohydrate42g14%
    Dietary Fiber1g4%
    Sugars7g
    Vitamin A20%
    Vitamin C0%
    Calcium50%
    Iron10%

    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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    Yummly User a year ago
    Best mac and cheese. Creamy with a great flavor.
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    Yummly User 2 years ago
    love it kids said its almost as good as Grandma's mac
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    Yummly User 2 years ago
    This was excellent and easy to make! definitely will be making it agaim! I might swap the swiss cheese with something else, but that's just my preference 😊
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    Yummly User 2 years ago
    Look at thatttt... I made mine without crackers.. turn out extra cheese and creamy..❤️hubby’s obsessed 🤩
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    Robert Sperila 2 years ago
    very good recipe. yum
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    Yummly User 5 years ago
    Very creamy sauce. We used shells instead of elbows and 2% milk instead of whole but still turned out nicely. Garnished with some parsley for serving.
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    Yummly User 5 years ago
    Yumm. Delicious and healthy

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