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Classic Macaroni and Cheese

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  • Servings:

    8 (76 g) as an appetizer

  • Prep Time:

    10 minutes

  • Cook Time:

    30 minutes

Ingredients

An easy recipe for a homemade classic. The key to keeping the sauce creamy is to melt the cheese at a low heat while stirring constantly. Serve with a good portion of steamed veggies for a complete meal that no one can complain about.Tip: If your family doesn't like their mac & cheese, baked, go ahead and skip the baking step and eat it right out of the pan.
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup evaporated skim milk
1 egg, beaten
1/4 tsp. pepper
4 oz. low-fat sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
2 cups whole wheat macaroni, cooked
Classic Macaroni and Cheese

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Lightly spray saucepan with nonstick cooking spray. Saute onions over medium heat until soft (4-5 minutes).
3. Reduce heat and add the milk, egg, pepper, and cheese. Stir constantly until cheese is melted and thoroughly incorporated.
4. Mix the cheese mixture with the macaroni and transfer mixture into casserole dish. Bake until bubbly (20-25 minutes).

Nutrition

Nutritional Facts
Servings 8 (76 g)
Base Nutrients
Calories 147 kcal (7%)
Calories from Fat 21 kcal (0%)
Total Fat 2 g (4%)
Saturated Fat 1 g (5%)
Cholesterol 25 mg (8%)
Sodium 183 mg (8%)
Total Carbohydrates 23 g (8%)
Dietary Fiber 2 g (9%)
Protein 10 g (17%)
Vitamins
Vitamin A n/a
Vitamin C 1 mg (1%)
Minerals
Calcium 136 mg (10%)
Iron 1 mg (7%)
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