Cooking Lights’s Macaroni & Cheese

Contributed byAmy Sutton
Creamy macaroni and cheese in a white bowl, garnished with fresh herbs and served with a spoon.

Ingredients

  • 4 cup elbow macaroni (cooked, about 2 c. uncooked)
  • 8 ounce sharp cheddar cheese (shredded reduced-fat )
  • 1 cup cottage cheese (1% low-fat )
  • 3/4 cup sour cream (non-fat )
  • 1/2 cup skim milk
  • 2 tablespoon onion (grated, fresh)
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon margarine (melted, reduced-calorie)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 egg (slightly beaten)
  • vegetable cooking spray
  • 1/4 cup bread crumbs (dry)
  • 1 tablespoon margarine (melted, reduced-calorie)
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • oregano sprigs (fresh, optional)
Yield: 6 Cups
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°. Combine first 10 ingredients (macaroni through egg); stir well and spoon into a 2-quart baking dish coated with cooking spray. Combine bread crumbs, margarine and paprika; stir well. Sprinkle over casserole. Cover and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake 5 minutes, or until set. Garnish with oregano sprigs, if desired. Makes 6 cups.

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