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"I concocted this quick-and-easy recipe over 40 years ago as a new bride. It's still one of my favorites," shares Virginia Cherry of Salinas, California. "I never wonder what to fix for potluck dinners. This dish is always popular."
This recipe is:
Healthy
Diabetic Friendly
Nutritional Analysis: One serving (1 cup) equals 379 calories, 10 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 34 mg cholesterol, 1,087 mg sodium, 40 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 31 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 2 vegetable.
Originally published as Layered Macaroni Casserole in Light & Tasty October/November 2001, p17
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When a recipe calls for shredded Parmesan cheese, use the cheese found in bags in the grocery store dairy section. Shredded Parmesan is often used in salads or soups where the shreds make a pretty garnish. If grated Parmesan is called for, use the finely grated cheese sold in containers with shaker/pourer tops. This type works well in lasagna and casseroles. (You can substitute either shredded or grated Parmesan in equal proportions in your favorite recipes.) If you decide to buy a chunk of Parmesan cheese and grate your own, be sure to use the finest section on your grating tool. You can also use a blender or food processor. Simply cut the cheese into 1-inch cubes and process 1 cup of cubes at a time on high until finely grated.
Full-Bodied Red Wine
Enjoy this recipe with a full-bodied red wine such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot or Syrah.
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Reviewed on Mar. 18, 2012 by allaboutcookies86
This recipe was AMAZING for something different. My Husband and daughter LOVE macaroni and cheese so trying this suped up version was a no brainer. IT IS DELICIOUS... Almost like macaroni and cheese meets lasagna. It is GREAT! You HAVE TO TRY IT! Super easy to put together and delightful results! Thank you taste of home!
Reviewed on Sep. 23, 2008 by sbuffman
Agree with you kookinmama. Going to try this recipe. All the fat free stuff that I have been trying have lost me over 20 lbs and dropped my cholesterol. Can't wait to make this!
Reviewed on Sep. 03, 2008 by kookinmama
lighten up bouncey! Maybe 40 yrs ago she used full fat cheese but these days they're is no reason to. Get heart smart!!
Reviewed on Aug. 22, 2008 by bouncey
This sounds delicious...except for all the fat-free cheese. over 40 years ago...there was no fat free cheese or fat free cottage cheese. you could not have invented that 40 years ago! Maybe 4 years ago. Sorry but new studies have shown that fat is not bad for you after all...eat less and exercise and enjoy some fat in your food and less sugar!
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