READY IN 55 mins

Healthier Chuck's Favorite Mac and Cheese

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"We kept the cottage cheese and sour cream that make this macaroni and cheese recipe unique, but used lower-fat versions of each. The healthier version also uses whole grain macaroni and whole wheat breadcrumbs." — MakeItHealthy

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes. Drain.
Stir together macaroni, shredded Cheddar cheese, cottage cheese, sour cream, Parmesan cheese, and salt and pepper in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Mix together bread crumbs and melted butter in a small bowl; sprinkle topping over macaroni mixture.
Bake until top is golden in the preheated oven, 30 to 35 minutes.

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PREP 10 mins
COOK 45 mins
READY IN 55 mins

Footnotes

Editor's Note:
This recipe is the healthier version of Chuck's Favorite Mac and Cheese.

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Aug 17, 2012

This totally satisfied our craving for mac and cheese! I sprinkled in a few drops of liquid smoke and shook in some powdered mustard, omitted the butter and used less crumbs. Next time I'll toss the cheese mix into the food processor for a more uniform look (no need to see chunks of cottage cheese in the final product) ~Thanks Chuck, this one's a keeper!!!

—Tharnpheffa

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Aug 10, 2012

My husband and I enjoyed this mac & cheese version. I used greek yogurt instead of sour cream. I would suggest to use 1/2 cup of bread crumbs it seemed to be too much topping. We plan on making this again.

—Carolyn

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Jan 16, 2013

My husband and 5 yr old loved this. I used 12 oz of Ronzoni Smart Taste elbow pasta and regular Daisy sour cream. I also only used 1/4 cup of bread crumbs and sprayed the top with Pam Butter spray to omit the butter. I used the recipe builder on myfitnesspal.com and it was 485 calories/serving for 6 servings. Served with a side salad and it was awesome! Thanks for the recipe!

—luv2cook

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Mar 12, 2013

All 4 of us liked this!!! This includes 2 teenage girls and my husband. All of us liking something doesn't happen often, so thanks for submitting it. Generally, anything called "Healthier" doesn't go over well. BUT I have been trying to get away from red meat and striving for meatless and tried this. Used regular pasta and breadcrumbs, no wheat variations. Regular cheddar cheese, no lowfat available. Definitely worth a try, if you're on the fence. Will be making this regularly.

—qishopgal

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Dec 30, 2012

I have now made this 3 times with many comments - all positive. I even gave some to a friend but didn't tell him what was in it because he doesn't like cottage cheese or sour cream. He loved the mac&cheese, then I told him the contents. He would like more!! I made exactly as directed.

—Rick

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Nutrition

Calories
380 kcal
19%

Carbohydrates
45.9 g
15%

Cholesterol
32 mg
11%

Fat
9.9 g
15%

Fiber
4.5 g
18%

Protein
28.5 g
57%

Sodium
781 mg
31%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Healthier Chuck's Favorite Mac and Cheese

Serving Size: 1/6 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 380
Calories from Fat: 89

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9.9g 15 %
Saturated Fat 5.6g 28 %
Cholesterol 32mg 11 %
Sodium 781mg 31 %
** Potassium 217mg 6 %
Total Carbohydrates 45.9g 15 %
Dietary Fiber 4.5g 18 %
Protein 28.5g 57 %
** Sugars 4.4g
Vitamin A 10 %
Vitamin C 0 %
Calcium 43 %
Iron 23 %
** Thiamin 26 %
** Niacin 56 %
** Vitamin B6 11 %
** Magnesium 29 %
** Folate 23 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.