Everyday Lighter Macaroni and Cheese

Name: Everyday Lighter Macaroni and Cheese
Yield: Serves 5
Ingredients: , Salt; 3/8 pound, elbow macaroni (about 2 cups); 1 , (12-ounce) can 2 percent reduced-fat evaporated milk; 2/3 cup, low-fat milk (2 percent); 1/4 teaspoon, dry mustard; 1/8 teaspoon, garlic powder or celery salt (optional); pinch, cayenne pepper; 2 teaspoons, cornstarch; 8 ounces, 50 percent light cheddar cheese, grated (about 2 cups)

Main Courses
Pasta
Cheese
Light

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Mac and cheese is easy to prepare and kids will eat it without complaint—but could it be made healthy enough to be an everyday meal?

SERVES 5

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