Low Cal Mac and Cheese Anyone?

Looking for a low cal of this traditional favorite? What I like about this, you know your calorie/fat count going in. Enjoy.

Classic Macaroni and Cheese
(Excerpt from heart healthy cooking at the CDC.gov website)

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.

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

Spray casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.

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

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

Transfer mixture into casserole dish.

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


Yield: 8 servings
Serving size: ½ cup
Calories 200
Total Fat 4 g

Saturated Fat 2 g
Cholesterol 34 mg
Sodium 120 mg
Total Fiber 1 g
Protein 11 g
Carbohydrates 29 g
Potassium 119 mg

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