Easy Macaroni and Cheese

This updated casserole recipe uses fat-free milk, refrigerated egg product and reduced-fat cheddar cheese, which lower the calories, fat, and carbs in your meal. As an added bonus, this recipe fits into a diabetes-friendly diet.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
9
Yield:
9 servings

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces dried elbow macaroni

  • Nonstick cooking spray

  • 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated, fat-free milk

  • ½ cup refrigerated or frozen egg product, thawed, or 2 eggs, lightly beaten

  • 2 teaspoons onion powder

  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • ¾ cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese (3 ounces)

  • ¼ cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese (1 ounce)

  • ½ teaspoon paprika

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook the macaroni according to package directions. Drain pasta and keep warm. Lightly coat a 2-quart baking dish with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.

  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together evaporated milk, egg, onion powder and pepper. Add drained macaroni, Parmesan cheese and cheddar cheese; mix well.

  3. Spread macaroni mixture into prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with paprika. Bake about 25 minutes or until heated through.

Originally appeared: Diabetic Living Magazine

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

169 Calories
3g Fat
24g Carbs
11g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 9
Serving Size 1/2 cup
Calories 169
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 24g 9%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 11g 22%
Total Fat 3g 4%
Saturated Fat 2g 9%
Cholesterol 9mg 3%
Vitamin A 453IU 9%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Folate 103mcg 26%
Sodium 210mg 9%
Calcium 249mg 19%
Iron 1mg 6%
Magnesium 28mg 7%
Potassium 177mg 4%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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