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Classic Macaroni and Cheese

Email Recipe  |   Print   Posted: May 10, 2010

Contributor: National Heart, Lung and Blood Institue: Keep the Beat, Delicious Dinners

Makes 8 serving(s)

+ Ingredients

2 C macaroni

½ C onion, chopped

½ C fat-free evaporated milk

1 medium egg, lightly beaten

¼ tsp ground black pepper

1¼ C (4 oz) low-fat sharp cheddar cheese, finely shredded

Cooking spray
+ Directions

Cook macaroni according to package directions—but do not add salt to the cooking water.  Drain and set aside.

Spray casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.

Preheat oven to 350 °F.

Lightly spray saucepan with nonstick cooking spray.  Add onion to saucepan and sauté for about 3 minutes over medium heat.

In a bowl, combine macaroni, onion, and the remaining ingredients, and mix thoroughly.

Transfer mixture into casserole dish.

Bake for 25 minutes or until bubbly.  Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts:

Calories: 200
Total fat: 4 g
Saturated fat: 2 g
Cholesterol: 34 mg
Sodium: 120 mg
Total fiber: 1 g
Protein: 11 g
Carbohydrates: 29 g
Potassium: 119 mg
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