*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                         Baked Macaroni & Cheese

Recipe By     : Good Housekeeping 365 days of Healthy Eating
Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Macaroni

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2      c             Elbow macaroni
                        Non stick cooking spray
  16      oz            Low fat 1% cottage cheese
   2      tb            Flour
   2      c             Skim milk
   4      oz            Sharp cheddar cheese -- grated
   1      ts            Salt
     1/4  ts            Ground black pepper
     1/4  ts            Ground nutmeg
     1/4  c             Fresh parmesan cheese -- grated

Prepare macaroni according to pacakge directions; drain.

Preheat oven to 375°F, spray shallow broiler safe 2-1/2 qt casserole
with non stick cooking spray.

Meanwhile, if food processor with knife blade attached, blend cottage
cheese until smooth.

In a 2 qt saucepan, mix flour with 1/4 cup milk until smooth. slowly
stir in remaining milk until blended. Cook over medium heat, stirring
frequently until mixture just boils and thickens slightly.

Remove from heat, stir in cottage cheese, cheddar cheese, salt,
pepper, and nutmeg.

Place macaroni in casserole; cover with cheese sauce. Bake uncovered
for 20 minutes. Remove casserole from oven.

Turn oven control to broil, sprinkle with parmesan cheese and serve.

Per serving: 250 calories, 8 g Fat


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