Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Macaroni and Cheese with Caramelized Onion

  • 1 large onion, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise
  • 8 oz whole wheat macaroni
  • 1 (15 oz) can evaporated fat free milk
  • 2 cups reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup fat free cottage cheese
  • 1 large egg 1 tsp dry mustard
  • 1 tsp water salt/pepper
  • 12 TBSP chopped, fresh parsley
  1. Preheat oven to 450. Spray 7x11 inch baking dish with nonstick spray
  2. Place onion on rimmed backing sheet. Bake until onion is tender and slightly brown, 20 minutes. Stir halfway through cooking
  3. Cook macaroni according to package directions, drain and return to pan
  4. Cook evaporated milk in small saucepan until warm. Remove from heat and whisk in egg. Stir mustard and water together and whisk into milk
  5. Add milk mixture, cheddar, cottage cheese salt and pepper to macaroni. Cook over low heat until cheese melt stirring constantly.
  6. Transfer mixture to baking dish. Sprinkle with onion and bake until heated 10-20 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley
Makes 8 Servings
Weight Watchers Points Value = 7 Points

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