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Guilt-Free Mac 'n' Cheese

By: Ruth Ann Stoy  
"'I wanted to make macaroni and cheese that tasted good but didn't add on pounds,' writes Ruth Ann Stoy of Newport, Michigan. 'I think I've done it!'"

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Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
35 Min
Ready In:
45 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup fat-free milk
  • 1 cup 1% cottage cheese
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • pepper to taste
  • 3 cups cooked elbow macaroni
  • 1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese, divided

Directions

  1. In a blender, combine the milk, cottage cheese, onion, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper;cover and process until smooth. Pour into a bowl; stir in the macaroni and 1/4 cup cheese.
  2. Transfer to a 1-qt. baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Cover and bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 5-10 minutes longer or until edges are bubbly.

Footnotes

  • Nutritional Analysis: 3/4 cup equals 268 calories, 5 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 15 mg cholesterol, 515 mg sodium, 35 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 18 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 lean meat.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 31, 2006 by TAMLVS2COOK Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
My family loved this dish! I made a few changes that probably didn't help on the 'guilt-free'... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 26, 2008 by Sarah S 
Edible, but not wonderful. I really wanted to like it since it's a healthier Mac n' Cheese... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 16, 2008 by jenniflower Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
I have made this recipe a number of times and everyone loves it! Since my boyfriend like... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 23, 2009 by JODIBIRD1 
Very good! I added a squeeze of spicy mustard to the blender and otherwise followed the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 2, 2008 by VALISME 
Mild as is, easy to prepare. Will try it again with more spices, to add a bit more zest. ... MORE

 
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