MEXICAN MACARONI AND CHEESE (Low-Fat)

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MEXICAN MACARONI AND CHEESE (Low-Fat)


Ingredients:

3 1/2 cups macaroni, cooked and drained
1 3/4 cups low-fat sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 cups onion, finely chopped
3 tablespoons chopped parsley
1 3/4 cups low-fat cottage cheese
1/2 cups evaporated skim milk
2 teaspoons Dijon-style mustard
1 slice bread, crumbled
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cups salsa
1 teaspoon fajita seasoning
Salt and pepper

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

In a large bowl, combine cooked macaroni, cheddar cheese, onion, and
parsley.

In a blender or food processor, combine cottage cheese, milk, and
mustard. Process until smooth. Mix in salsa and fajita seasoning and
pour over macaroni mixture. Mix thoroughly. Add salt and pepper to
taste.

Coat a 2-quart casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray and place
macaroni mixture into dish. Sprinkle breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese
over casserole. Bake for 20 minutes.

Yield: 8 servings

Calories: 200 Total fat: 4g

Compare with regular macaroni and cheese, which is 900 calories and
23g of fat!

B-man