Lightened up Macaroni and Cheese

Submitted by Lola59

"This is a lightened up version of the macaroni and cheese my mom used to make, and a recipe that I've been making for many years now. It has a mild flavor and is very creamy and delicious. I am posting this to see the calorie content."

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1⁄4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 1⁄2 cups nonfat milk
• 2 cups reduced-fat cheddar cheese
• 8 ounces elbow macaroni, cooked (or other small pasta)
• 1⁄8 cup breadcrumbs
• 6 ounces ham steaks, cubed

directions

1. 1. Melt butter in medium sized saucepan. Stir in flour, salt, pepper (I usually make mine without pepper, as I prefer it that way), and dry mustard. Cook a minute or two on medium heat.
2. 2. Gradually stir in milk. Stir constantly at medium heat for 10 minutes, or until thick. Remove from heat.
3. 3. Stir in 1 1/2 cups cheese. Stir in hot cooked elbow macaroni and cubed ham.
4. 4. Pour into a 2 quart baking dish. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup cheddar cheese over top, and then sprinkle bread crumbs.
5. 5. Bake at 375 for 25 minutes, until hot and bubbly.