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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

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.
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.