Baked Macaroni & 3 Cheese (Light)

• light margarine↗2 tablespoons
• flour↗1⁄4 cup
• salt↗1 teaspoon
• dry mustard1⁄2 teaspoon
• pepper↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• skim milk↗1 1⁄2 cups
• low-fat Monterey Jack and colby cheese↗1 cup

  grated (or similar)

• reduced-fat Italian cheese blend↗1⁄2 cup

  grated (or similar)

• Velveeta cheese↗1⁄2 cup

  cubed

• macaroni↗8 ounces

  cooked according to package directions

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   In bowl, mix flour, salt, mustard, pepper and milk until smooth.

2. 2

   Melt butter in large saucepan.

3. 3

   Remove from heat and gradually stir in milk mixture until smooth.

4. 4

   Stirring constantly, cook over medium heat until thickened (about 10 minutes).

5. 5

   Remove from heat.

6. 6

   Stir in cheeses until melted.

7. 7

   Combine cheese mixture with macaroni in greased 2 quart casserole.

8. 8

   Bake in 375 degree oven for 25 minutes or until lightly browned.