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Healthier Macaroni and Cheese

Name: Healthier Macaroni and Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 12 ounces whole wheat elbow macaroni; cooking spray; 0.33333334326744 cup margarine; 0.25 cup finely chopped onion; 1 clove garlic, minced; 0.33333334326744 cup flour; 1 teaspoon dry mustard; 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper; 2 cups skim milk; 2 cups shredded low-fat Cheddar cheese; 1 (16 ounce) container low-fat cottage cheese; 0.33333334326744 cup bread crumbs; 0.33333334326744 cup grated fresh Parmesan cheese

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A easy dinner for families on the go.

Recipe by M Starling

Published on June 4, 2016

Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

35 mins

Total Time:

50 mins

Servings:

6

Yield:

6 servings

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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 (Optional)
⅓ cup grated fresh Parmesan cheese (Optional)

Directions

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.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a casserole dish with cooking spray.
Melt margarine in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir onion and garlic in hot margarine until softened, about 5 minutes.
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.
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.
Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and sauce is bubbling, 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

533	Calories
17g	Fat
61g	Carbs
36g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 533
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17g	22%
Saturated Fat 6g	28%
Cholesterol 21mg	7%
Sodium 841mg	37%
Total Carbohydrate 61g	22%
Dietary Fiber 5g	19%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 36g
Vitamin C 1mg	4%
Calcium 428mg	33%
Iron 3mg	18%
Potassium 395mg	8%

* 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.