Wednesday, June 2, 2010

Classic Macaroni and Cheese


Here's a scrumptious, lower-fat version of a favorite dish.

- 2 cups macaroni
- 1/2 cup onions, chopped
- 1/2 cup evaporated skim milk
- 1 medium egg, beaten
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 1/4 cup (4 oz) low-fat sharp cheddar cheese, finely shredded
- As needed, nonstick cooking spray

1. Cook macaroni according to directions, but do not add salt to the cooking water. Drain and set aside.
2. Spray casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
3. Lightly spray saucepan with nonstick cooking spray. Add onions and saute for about 3 minutes.
4. In another bowl, combine macaroni, onions, and rest of ingredients and mix.
5. Transfer mixture into a casserole dish.
6. Bake for 25 minutes, or until bubbly. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Yield: 8 servings; Serving size: 1/2 cup
Nutrition info per serving: Calories 200, Total fat 4g, Cholesterol 34mg, Sodium 120mg, Protein 11g, Carbohydrates 29g

*Recipe from National Heart, Lung & Blood Institute

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