LOW-FAT CREAMY MACARONI & CHEESE

Low-Fat Creamy Macaroni & Cheese image

Provided by Dancer

Categories Cheese

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

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2 cups elbow macaroni
4 ounces reduced-fat monterey jack cheese, shredded
1 cup nonfat cottage cheese
3/4 cup nonfat sour cream
1/3 cup skim milk
1/4 cup onion, chopped
1 egg white, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon light margarine, melted
1 tablespoon cheese-flavored granule
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 pinch red pepper, ground
2 tablespoons reduced-fat butter-flavored cracker crumbs
1/2 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

Coat a two-quart casserole dish with non-stick spray.
Cook macaroni according to package directions.
Drain macaroni, reserving two tablespoons cooking water.
Toss macaroni with reserved cooking water, cheeses, sour cream, milk, onions, egg white, margarine, cheese-flavored granules, mustard and peppers until well combined.
Spoon into casserole dish.
Sprinkle with cracker crumbs and paprika.
Cover.
Bake casserole at 350 degrees for 25 minutes.
Uncover and bake until golden brown an d bubbly, about five minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334.5, Fat 3.8, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 13.2, Sodium 357.7, Carbohydrate 52, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 6.3, Protein 21.8