Creamy Macaroni 'n' Cheese Recipe

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"I prepare this cheesy recipe when I'm craving 'comfort food' but trying to eat a little lighter," advises Dawn Royer of Albany, Oregon. "The hint of mustard adds zip to this creamy side dish—and it makes a pleasing meatless entree, too."

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Creamy Macaroni 'n' Cheese Recipe

Prep: 15 min. Bake: 20 min.

Yield: 8 Servings

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Ingredients

1/3 cup finely chopped onion
3-1/2 cups cooked elbow macaroni
1-3/4 cups shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/2 cup fat-free evaporated milk
1-3/4 cups 2% cottage cheese
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

In a large microwave-safe bowl, cover and microwave onion on high for 1 minute or until tender; drain. Add the macaroni, cheddar cheese and parsley; set aside.
In a blender, combine the milk, cottage cheese, mustard, salt and pepper; cover and process until smooth. Stir into macaroni mixture.
Pour into a 1-1/2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned. Yield: 8 servings.

Editor's Note: This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.

Nutritional Facts 2/3 cup equals 229 calories, 6 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 19 mg cholesterol, 491 mg sodium, 24 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 20 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch.

Originally published as Creamy Macaroni 'n' Cheese in Light & Tasty February/March 2001, p12