
Creamy Crawfish Mac and Cheese
8 ounces small macaroni
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 cups skim milk
6 slices reduced-fat American cheese
1 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup Louisiana crawfish tails, rinsed and drained
1. Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain well and set aside.
2. In large nonstick pot, mix cornstarch and milk and bring to a boil. Lower heat, stirring, and cook until thickened, about 5 minutes.
3. Reduce heat and add American cheese and Cheddar cheese, stirring until melted. Add macaroni and crawfish; mixing well. Season to taste.
Nutritional Information:Calories 185, Calories from fat 24%, Fat 5, Saturated Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 34 mg, Sodium 266 mg Carbohydrate 22g, Dietary Fiber 1 g, Sugars 3 g, Protein 13 g, Diabetic Exchanges 1 1/2 starch, 1 1/2 lean meat
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