HERBED MACARONI N CHEESE

Herbed Macaroni N Cheese image

This recipe, shared by Lois McAtee of Oceanside, California, shows you can watch your diet and still enjoy down-home country cooking. "The herbs make it different from other macaroni and cheese recipes," she notes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups fat-free milk
3/4 to 1 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1 package (7 ounces) elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
1 cup 1% cottage cheese

Steps:

In a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil over medium heat; boil for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add marjoram, thyme, nutmeg and paprika; stir until blended. Remove from the heat. , Stir in mustard and 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese; mix well. Add macaroni and cottage cheese; stir until coated. , Pour into an 8-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes or until top is golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 372 calories, Fat 9g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 615mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges