Macaroni & Cheese
Cook macaroni according to package directions.
Blend cottage cheese in a food processor or blender until smooth. Set aside.
In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine oil, flour, pepper and garlic powder. Stir until mixed.
Gradually stir in the milk and bring to a boil. Cook for 2 minutes or until thickened and smooth. Add cottage cheese and cheddar cheese, stirring until melted.
Spray a 2-quart casserole dish with cooking spray. After the macaroni has been cooked and drained, place it in the prepared dish.
Pour the cheese mixture over the macaroni and mix until blended.
Bake at 350 F for about 30 minutes, or until heated through. Top with tomatoes just before serving.
10 servings
1 cup
- Amount per serving
- Calories316
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 0g
- Saturated Fat 4g20%
- Sodium 327mg15%
- Total Carbohydrate 43g16%
- Dietary Fiber 4g15%
- Total Sugars 8g
- Protein 18g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
This recipe was adapted from mayoclinic.org.
Ingredients
Directions
Cook macaroni according to package directions.
Blend cottage cheese in a food processor or blender until smooth. Set aside.
In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine oil, flour, pepper and garlic powder. Stir until mixed.
Gradually stir in the milk and bring to a boil. Cook for 2 minutes or until thickened and smooth. Add cottage cheese and cheddar cheese, stirring until melted.
Spray a 2-quart casserole dish with cooking spray. After the macaroni has been cooked and drained, place it in the prepared dish.
Pour the cheese mixture over the macaroni and mix until blended.
Bake at 350 F for about 30 minutes, or until heated through. Top with tomatoes just before serving.
