Photo: Alexander Maasch
Healthier Macaroni and Cheese
13 ingredients
15 min + 35 min
6 servings
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"A easy dinner for families on the go."
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
1084
Calories
51g
Protein
42g
Fat
125g
Carbs
Counts 10 of 12 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 10 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Flour | 1 cup (125g) all-purpose | 455 |
| Milk | 1 cup (244ml) whole | 149 |
| Cheddar Cheese | 1 oz (28g) | 113 |
| Parmesan Cheese | 1 oz (28g) | 110 |
| Butter | 1 tbsp (14g) | 102 |
| Cottage Cheese | 1/2 cup (113g) 2% | 98 |
| Onion | 1 medium (110g) | 44 |
| Black Pepper | 1 tsp ground (2.3g) | 6 |
| Garlic | 1 clove (3g) | 4 |
| Mustard | 1 tsp (5g) yellow | 3 |
| Wheat | not in our table | 0 |
| Macaroni | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces whole wheat elbow macaroni
- cooking spray
- 1/3 cup margarine
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 cups skim milk
- 2 cups shredded low-fat Cheddar cheese
- 1 (16 ounce) container low-fat cottage cheese
- 1/3 cup bread crumbs (optional)
- 1/3 cup grated fresh Parmesan cheese (optional)
Directions
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