Makeover Macaroni and Cheese

Makeover Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients

4 cups cooked elbow macaroni (about 2 cups)

2 cups (8 ounces) shredded reduced fat sharp cheddar cheese

1 cup 1% low fat cottage cheese

¾ cup nonfat sour cream

½ cup skim milk

2 Tablespoons grated fresh onion (optional)

1 ½ tsps reduced calorie stick margarine, melted

½ tsp salt

¼ tsp pepper

1 egg, lightly beaten

Vegetable cooking spray

Optional:

¼ cup dry breadcrumbs

1 tablespoon reduced-calorie stick margarine, melted

¼ tsp paprika

Directions
Combine first 10 ingredients; stir well and spoon into a 2-quart casserole coated with cooking spray. Combine breadcrumbs and next 2 ingredients; stir well. Sprinkle over casserole. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 5 minutes or until set.

Health Facts
6 servings (serving size 1 cup)
Calories 356; fat 11.2g; protein 24.9g; cholesterol 63mg; calcium 402mg; sodium 724mg; fiber 1.2g; iron 2mg; carbs 37.5g

Courtesy: Cooking Light, March 1995