Happy Tummies

Creamy Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients:

• 1/3 cup finely chopped onion
• 3-1/2 cups cooked elbow macaroni
• 1-3/4 cups shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
• 1/2 cup fat-free evaporated milk
• 1-3/4 cups 2% cottage cheese
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions:

In a large microwave-safe bowl, cover and microwave onion on high for 1-1/4 minutes or until tender; drain. Add the macaroni, cheddar cheese and parsley; set aside.
In a blender, combine the milk, cottage cheese, mustard, salt and pepper; cover and process until smooth. Stir into macaroni mixture.
Pour into a 1-1/2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned. Yield: 8 servings.

Nutrition Facts

• Calories:
• 229

• Fat:
• 6 g
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• Fiber:
• 1 g