Healthier Macaroni And Cheese Recipe

Name: Healthier Macaroni And Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces whole wheat elbow macaroni; cooking spray; 1/3 cup margarine; 1/4 cup finely chopped onion; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1/3 cup flour; 1 teaspoon dry mustard; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 2 cups skim milk; 2 cups shredded low-fat Cheddar cheese; 1 (16 ounce) container low-fat cottage cheese; 1/3 cup bread crumbs (optional); 1/3 cup grated fresh Parmesan cheese (optional)

Servings: persons

12 ounces whole wheat elbow macaroni
cooking spray
1/3 cup margarine
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1/3 cup flour
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups skim milk
2 cups shredded low-fat Cheddar cheese
1 (16 ounce) container low-fat cottage cheese
1/3 cup bread crumbs (optional)
1/3 cup grated fresh Parmesan cheese (optional)

1
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.
2
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a casserole dish with cooking spray.
3
Melt margarine in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir onion and garlic in hot margarine until softened, about 5 minutes.
4
Stir flour, mustard, and pepper into onions and cook for 30 seconds. Gradually pour in milk, stirring constantly until sauce thickens. Remove from heat and stir grated Cheddar cheese into the sauce until cheese is completely melted.
5
Mix macaroni, cottage cheese, and Cheddar cheese sauce together in a bowl; pour into prepared casserole dish and top with bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese.
6
Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and sauce is bubbling, 20 minutes.

451

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 ounces whole wheat elbow macaroni, cooking spray, 1/3 cup margarine, 1/4 cup finely chopped onion, and more.

Yes, Healthier Macaroni And Cheese falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Healthier Macaroni And Cheese

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