CLASSIC MACARONI AND CHEESE

This recipe proves you don't have to give up your favorite dishes to eat heart healthy meals. Here's a lower-fat version of a true classic.

Ingredients:
2 cups macaroni
2 cups onions, chopped
2 cups evaporated fat-free milk
1 medium egg, beaten

 
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1¼ cups low-fat cheddar
   cheese, finely shredded Nonstick cooking spray, as
   needed

Preparation:
1. Cook macaroni according to directions—but do not add salt to the cooking water. Drain and set aside.

2. Spray casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.

3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

4. Lightly spray saucepan with nonstick cooking spray. Add onions to saucepan and saute for about 3 minutes.

5. In another bowl, combine macaroni, onions, and the rest of the ingredients and mix thoroughly.

6. Transfer mixture into casserole dish.

7. Bake for 25 minutes or until bubbly. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.


Yield: Makes 8 servings, Serving Size: 1/2 cup

Each Serving Provides:
Calories 200
Total Fat 4g
Saturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 34mg
Sodium 120mg

Total Fiber 1g
Protein 11g
Carbohydrates 29g
Potassium 119mg