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Guilt Free Mac and Cheese Recipe - Healthy Cooking Demo

Nutrition Facts

Yield: 6 servings (serving size: 1 cup)
    • Calories: 290
    • Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 13mg
    • Sodium: 617mg
    • Carbohydrates: 38g
    • Fiber: 4g
    • Protein: 23g
* Nutritional information is based on ingredients listed and serving size; any additions or substitutions to ingredients may alter the recipe's nutritional content

Guilt Free Mac and Cheese Recipe

Heart Healthy Recipe
This lighter version of macaroni and cheese will please the whole family. The recipe combines reduced fat cheddar cheese, sour cream and cottage cheese to create a scrumptious side dish or entree.

Ingredients

    • 4 cups cooked whole wheat elbow macaroni (about 2 cups uncooked)
    • 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese
    • 1 cup 1% low-fat cottage cheese, pureed in a food processor until smooth
    • 3/4 cup nonfat sour cream
    • 1/2 cup skim milk
    • 2 Tbsp grated fresh onion
    • 1 1/2 Tbsp reduced-calorie, reduced fat stick margarine, melted
    • 1/4 tsp salt
    • 1/4 tsp pepper
    • 1/4 cup egg substitute
    • 1 Tbsp dijon mustard
    • 1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs
    • 1 Tbsp reduced-calorie, reduced fat stick margarine, melted
    • 1/4 tsp paprika
    • Fresh Italian flat leaf parsley, chopped

Preparation

    • Combine first 11 ingredients; stir well, and spoon into a 2-quart casserole coated with cooking spray. Combine breadcrumbs, margarine and paprika; stir well. Sprinkle over casserole. Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 5 minutes longer or until set. Garnish with fresh parsley.

Review Date: February 26, 2013
Reviewed By: Christina D. Wright, RD, LDN, Nutrition Editor, Baldwin Publishing.
Judy Capodanno, Health eCooking Editorial Director, Baldwin Publishing. Contact Editor
This page created February 1, 2010 and last modified September 23, 2010
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