Slim 'N' Trim Macaroni and Cheese

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Nutritional Info

Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 211.2

Total Fat: 4.7 g
Cholesterol: 11.3 mg
Sodium: 497.5 mg
Total Carbs: 24.0 g
Dietary Fiber: 2.3 g
Protein: 18.8 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Slim 'N' Trim Macaroni and Cheese calories by ingredient

Introduction

This is a favorite of my family. It uses cottage cheese and evaporated milk but tastes great!

I did substitute Dreamfields macaroni since it's low carb This is a favorite of my family. It uses cottage cheese and evaporated milk but tastes great!

I did substitute Dreamfields macaroni since it's low carb

Minutes to Prepare: 15

Minutes to Cook: 30

Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

3 1/2 cups cooked, drained elbow Macaroni, I use Dreamfields low carb pasta

1 3/4 cup low fat sharp Cheddar cheese

1/2 cup finely chopped Onions

2 cloves garlic, minced

3 TBS chopped Parsley

1 3/4 cup low fat or fat free Cottage Cheese

1/2 cup evaporated skim milk

2 TBS Dijon Mustard

salt and pepper to taste if desired

1 slice cooked bacon

1 slice whole wheat Bread, crumbled

3 TBS grated Parmesan Cheese

I like to add herbs and other various spices to make it different.

Directions

Preheat oven to 350

In a large bowl, combine macaroni, cheddar cheese, onion and parsley

In blender or food processor combine cottage cheese, milk and mustard. Process until smooth.

Pour over macaroni mixture and mix thoroughly.

Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Turn into 2 quart casserole dish coated with non-stick spray

Crumble bacon and mix with bread crumbs and Parmesan.
Sprinkle over casserole

Bake 20 minutes

Makes 8 - 1 1/2 cup servings

Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user RD03875.