Classic Macaroni and Cheese
The ultimate comfort food! This healthier version of a family favorite uses non-fat evaporated milk and low-fat cheese to create its creamy sauce.
- Prep: 15 min
- Cook: 25 min
- Total: 40 min
- Servings: 8
- Cuisine: American
- Difficulty: Easy
Dietary
- Vegetarian
- Low-Sodium
- Low-Sugar
- Pescatarian
Tags
- comfort food
- classic
- bake
- savory
- kid-friendly
Ingredients
- 2 cup macaroni
- 2 cooking oil sprays (sprays)
- 0.5 cup onion (chopped)
- 0.5 cup evaporated milk (non-fat)
- 1 egg (large, beaten)
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1.25 cup sharp cheddar cheese (finely shredded, low-fat)
Instructions
- Cook macaroni according to directions. (Do not add salt to the cooking water.) Drain and set aside.
- Spray a casserole dish with nonstick cooking oil spray.
- Preheat oven to 350 °F. Lightly spray saucepan with nonstick cooking oil spray.
- Add onions to saucepan and sauté for about 3 minutes.
- In another bowl, combine macaroni, onions, 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 (per serving)
- Calories: 183
- Protein: 10.7 g
- Carbohydrates: 23.2 g
- Fat: 4.9 g
- Fiber: 1.4 g
- Sodium: 138 mg
- Saturated Fat: 2.6 g
- Sugar: 2.6 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg