Creamy low fat Macaroni & cheese

Name: Creamy low fat Macaroni & cheese Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1/3 finely chopped onion.; 3 1/2 cups cooked whole wheat elbow macaroni; 13/4 cups shredded reduced fat cheddar cheese; 2 tbsp minced fresh parsley; 1/2 cup fat free evaporated milk; 1 3/4 cup 2% cottage cheese; 1 tsp Dijon mustard; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper

Minutes to Prepare: 20
Minutes to Cook: 25

Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

1/3 finely chopped onion.3 1/2 cups cooked whole wheat elbow macaroni13/4 cups shredded reduced fat cheddar cheese2 tbsp minced fresh parsley1/2 cup fat free evaporated milk1 3/4 cup 2% cottage cheese1 tsp Dijon mustard1/2 tsp salt1/4 tsp black pepper

Directions

In a microwave bowl cover and microwave onion on high for 2 minutes or until tender, drain. Add the macaroni cheddar cheese, and parsley. In a blender or food processor, combine milk, cottage cheese, mustard, salt and pepper. Stir into the macaroni mixture. Pour into 1 1/2 quart baking dish coated with non stick spray. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned.

Servings Per Recipe: 8

Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving

Calories: 195.3
Total Fat: 3.4 g
Cholesterol: 9.8 mg
Sodium: 531.6 mg
Total Carbs: 22.7 g
Dietary Fiber: 2.4 g
Protein: 17.2 g

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