Healthier Chuck's Favorite Mac and Cheese |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes |
Ready In: 55 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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We kept the cottage cheese and sour cream that make this macaroni and cheese recipe unique, but used lower-fat versions of each. The healthier version also uses whole grain macaroni and whole wheat breadcrumbs. Ingredients:
8 ounces whole wheat elbow macaroni |
1 (8 ounce) package shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese |
12 ounces low-fat cottage cheese |
1 (8 ounce) container light sour cream |
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese |
salt and ground black pepper to taste |
1 cup whole wheat bread crumbs |
2 tablespoons butter, melted |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes. Drain.
3. Stir together macaroni, shredded Cheddar cheese, cottage cheese, sour cream, Parmesan cheese, and salt and pepper in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Mix together bread crumbs and melted butter in a small bowl; sprinkle topping over macaroni mixture.
4. Bake until top is golden in the preheated oven, 30 to 35 minutes.
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