Macaroni and Cheese

Using low-fat cheese and skim milk helps to make this classic a heart-healthy favorite.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked macaroni
• 1/2 cup chopped onions
• 1/2 cup evaporated skim milk
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 1/4 cups (4 oz) low-fat sharp cheddar cheese, finely shredded
• low-fat nonstick cooking oil spray

1. Cook macaroni according to package directions. (Do not add salt to the water.)
2. Drain and set aside.
3. Spray a casserole dish with nonstick cooking oil spray. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
4. Lightly spray saucepan with nonstick cooking oil spray. Add onions to saucepan and saute for about 3 minutes.
5. In another bowl, combine macaroni, onions, and remaining ingredients; mix thoroughly.
6. Transfer mixture into casserole dish.
7. Bake for 25 minutes or until bubbly.
8. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Yield: 8 servings--Serving size: 1/2 cup

Nutrition at a glance Each Serving Provides:	amount per serving
Calories	200
Fat	4 g
Saturated Fat	2 g
Cholesterol	34 mg
Sodium	120 mg

Source: Heart Healthy Home Cooking, African American Style, National Institutes of Health, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute and Office of Research on Minority Health

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