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Classic Macaroni and Cheese

Classic Macaroni and Cheese
Makes: 8 servings

The ultimate comfort food! This healthier version of a family favorite uses non-fat evaporated milk and low-fat cheese to create its creamy sauce.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups macaroni
  • 2 sprays of cooking oil spray
  • 1/2 cup onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup non-fat evaporated milk
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 1/4 cups finely shredded low-fat sharp cheddar cheese

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Cook macaroni according to directions. (Do not add salt to the cooking water.) Drain and set aside.
  3. Spray a casserole dish with nonstick cooking oil spray.
  4. Preheat oven to 350 °F.
  5. Lightly spray saucepan with nonstick cooking oil spray.
  6. Add onions to saucepan and sauté for about 3 minutes.
  7. In another bowl, combine macaroni, onions, and the remaining ingredients and mix thoroughly.
  8. Transfer mixture into casserole dish.
  9. Bake for 25 minutes or until bubbly. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Learn more about:

Source:

Heart Healthy Home Cooking: African American Style
US Department of Health and Human Services
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1/2 cup, 1/8 of recipe
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 183
Total Fat 5 g
Saturated Fat 3 g
Cholesterol 40 mg
Sodium 138 mg
Carbohydrates 23 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Total Sugars 3 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 11 g
Vitamin D 1 mcg
Calcium 190 mg
Iron 1 mg
Potassium 116 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 183
Total Fat 5 g
Saturated Fat 3 g
Monounsaturated Fat 1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g
Linoleic Acid 0 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.0 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 40 mg
Carbohydrates 23 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Total Sugars 3 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 11 g
Minerals
Calcium 190 mg
Potassium 116 mg
Sodium 138 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 1 mg
Magnesium 23 mg
Phosphorus 175 mg
Selenium 26 mg
Zinc 1 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 55 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.1 mg
Vitamin B12 0.4 mcg
Vitamin C 1 mg
Vitamin D 1 mcg
Vitamin E 0 mg
Vitamin K 0 mcg
Folate 87 mcg
Thiamin 0.2 mg
Riboflavin 0.2 mg
Niacin 1 mg
Choline 32 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Dairy 1/2 cups
Grains 1 ounces

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Great start -- experiment with herbs, leftover ham or chicken, tomatoes.
10/23/07
I would omit the onions. I had recipents comment the onion was not a good combination taste with the mac and cheese.
06/05/06
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