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Low-Fat Baked Mac 'n Cheese

Here's how you make Low-Fat Baked Mac 'n Cheese
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  • Servings: 4
  • Prep: 30m
  • Cook: 25m
    • The following recipe serves 4 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 5 1/3 ounces dry elbow macaroni pasta (dry 1 cup)
  • 1/2 cup skim milk
  • 2 tablespoons grated onion
  • 2/3 cup fat-free cottage cheese (or low-fat cottage cheese)
  • 1/3 cup low-fat cheddar cheese (sharp)
  • 1/3 cup goat cheese
  • 1 tablespoon low-fat mayonnaise (heaping tablespoon light mayo substitute)
  • 1/4 cup liquid egg substitute
  • 1/8 teaspoon paprika
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/3 cup breadcrumbs (seasoned)
  • 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350° F. Grease an 8" x 8" baking dish and set aside.

  • Step 2: Cook the pasta as directed on the package until al dente. Drain and set aside.

  • Step 3: Heat the milk in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and bring just to a boil. Remove from the heat and stir in the cottage cheese, cheddar cheese, goat cheese, mayo substitute, egg substitute, paprika, and black pepper. Whisk quickly to combine.

  • Step 4: Stir the pasta into the cheese mixture and mix well. Pour the pasta into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the top with the breadcrumbs and parmesan.

  • Step 5: Place in the oven and bake at 350° F for 25 minutes or until the breadcrumbs are browned and the pasta mixture is heated through.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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