Double Cheese Healthy Ham and Macaroni
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- Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
8 oz whole wheat elbow macaroni1-1/2 cups fat free cottage cheese4 tbsp light margarine1/4 cup whole wheat flour1/2 tsp salt1/4 tsp white pepper1/4 tsp garlic salt1-1/2 cups fat free half & half1/2 cup skim milk2 cups fat free shredded cheddar cheese1 cup diced hamTopping:1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs2 tbsp melted light margarine
Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, place cottage cheese in a food processor or blender; cover and process until smooth. Set aside.
In a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the flour, salt, pepper, and garlic salt until smooth. Gradually add cream and milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
Drain the macaroni; transfer to a large bowl. Add the cheddar cheese, cottage cheese, ham, and white sauce; toss to coat. Transfer to a greased casserole dish. Combine bread crumbs and butter and crumble over the top.
Bake, uncovered, at 400 degrees for 18-22 minutes or until bubbly.
makes 6-1 cup servings.
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MELSA_JO.
In a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the flour, salt, pepper, and garlic salt until smooth. Gradually add cream and milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
Drain the macaroni; transfer to a large bowl. Add the cheddar cheese, cottage cheese, ham, and white sauce; toss to coat. Transfer to a greased casserole dish. Combine bread crumbs and butter and crumble over the top.
Bake, uncovered, at 400 degrees for 18-22 minutes or until bubbly.
makes 6-1 cup servings.
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MELSA_JO.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 375.3
- Total Fat: 7.8 g
- Cholesterol: 23.3 mg
- Sodium: 1,257.0 mg
- Total Carbs: 48.6 g
- Dietary Fiber: 4.5 g
- Protein: 25.6 g
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