Healthier Macaroni and Cheese

Cinco de Mayo - Pasta and Noodle

A easy dinner for families on the go.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 35 mins

Total: 50 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Healthier Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients

12 ounces whole wheat elbow macaroni

cooking spray

⅓ cup margarine

¼ cup finely chopped onion

1 clove garlic

minced

⅓ cup flour

1 teaspoon dry mustard

½ teaspoon ground black pepper

2 cups skim milk

2 cups shredded low-fat Cheddar cheese

1 (16 ounce) container low-fat cottage cheese

⅓ cup bread crumbs

⅓ cup grated fresh Parmesan cheese

Authentic Mexican Shrimp Cocktail (Coctel de Camarones estilo Mexicano)

Pasta and Noodle

Directions

Step 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.

Step 2

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a casserole dish with cooking spray.

Step 3

Melt margarine in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir onion and garlic in hot margarine until softened about 5 minutes.

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and sauce is bubbling 20 minutes.

Nutritional Information

Healthier Macaroni and Cheese

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 533.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 35.7g 71%

Carbohydrates: 61.2g 20%

Dietary Fiber: 5.4g 22%

Sugars: 5.4g

Fat: 17.3g 27%

Saturated Fat: 5.6g 28%

Cholesterol: 20.8mg 7%

Vitamin A Iu: 778.9IU 16%

Niacin Equivalents: 10.8mg 83%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 16%

Vitamin C: 0.7mg 1%

Folate: 72.1mcg 18%

Calcium: 428.3mg 43%

Iron: 3.2mg 18%

Magnesium: 109.1mg 39%

Potassium: 394.6mg 11%

Sodium: 840.6mg 34%

Thiamin: 0.4mg 44%

Calories From Fat: 155.3

*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.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.