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Low-Fat Creamy Macaroni & Cheese Recipe

Low-Fat Creamy Macaroni & Cheese Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 cups elbow macaroni
4 oz 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 tbsp light margarine, melted
1 tbsp cheese-flavored granule
1 tsp dry mustard
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 pinch red pepper, ground
2 tbsp reduced-fat butter-flavored cracker crumbs
1/2 tsp paprika

Directions:

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.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	429.94 Kcal (1800 kJ)
Calories from fat	155.9 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	17.32g	27%
Cholesterol	43.29mg	14%
Sodium	346.06mg	14%
Potassium	354.41mg	8%
Total Carbs	47.65g	16%
Sugars	4.13g	17%
Dietary Fiber	1.97g	8%
Protein	20.72g	41%
Vitamin C	1.4mg	2%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	11%
Iron	1.7mg	9%
Calcium	362.4mg	36%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	210.43 Kcal (881 kJ)
Calories from fat	76.3 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.48g	27%
Cholesterol	21.19mg	14%
Sodium	169.37mg	14%
Potassium	173.46mg	8%
Total Carbs	23.32g	16%
Sugars	2.02g	17%
Dietary Fiber	0.96g	8%
Protein	10.14g	41%
Vitamin C	0.7mg	2%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	11%
Iron	0.8mg	9%
Calcium	177.4mg	36%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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