Recipe: Low Calorie Macaroni and Cheese (2)

Hi Brad,

I don't know if either of these originated from Deal-A-Meal but are two versions of macaroni and cheese that fit your description.

Low Calorie Macaroni and Cheese

2 cups uncooked macaroni
1 (12 oz.) container low-fat cottage cheese
1 (5 oz.) can evaporated skimmed milk
1/2 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 tsp. salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Cook and drain macaroni according to package directions. In blender process cottage cheese and milk until smooth. Place in small saucepan and, stirring constantly, heat over medium-low until smooth. Add Cheddar cheese, salt and pepper. Stir until cheese melts. Fold in macaroni. Serve immediately or place in covered casserole dish and bake 20 minutes at 350 degrees.

Makes 8 (1/2 cup) servings

Slim ‘N Trim Macaroni and Cheese
Makes 8 servings

3 1/2 cup cooked, drained macaroni
7 oz. shredded, sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
3 tbsp. chopped parsley
1 3/4 cups low fat cottage cheese
1/2 cup evaporated skim milk
2 tsp. Dijon style mustard
Salt and pepper to taste
1 small slice bacon, cooked crisp and drained on a paper towel
1 slice bread, crumbled
3 tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. In large bowl, combine macaroni, cheddar cheese, onion and parsley.
3. In blender, combine cottage cheese, milk and mustard. Blend until smooth.
4. Pour over macaroni mixture and mix thoroughly.
5. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
6. Turn into 2 quart casserole dish coated with non-stick spray.
7. Crumble bacon and mix with bread crumbs and Parmesan.
8. Sprinkle over casserole.
9. Bake 20 minutes.

Happy Cooking,

Betsy
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