GUILT-FREE MAC 'N' CHEESE

Guilt-Free Mac 'n' Cheese image

"I wanted to make macaroni and cheese that tasted good but didn't add on pounds," writes Ruth Ann Stoy of Newport, Michigan. "I think I've done it!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1/2 cup fat-free milk
1 cup 1% cottage cheese
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt
Pepper to taste
3 cups cooked elbow macaroni
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese, divided

Steps:

In a blender, combine the milk, cottage cheese, onion, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper;cover and process until smooth. Pour into a bowl; stir in the macaroni and 1/4 cup cheese., Transfer to a 1-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 5-10 minutes longer or until edges are bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 268 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 515mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges