mac and cheese
August 29th, 2008 at 04:44pm
Under Pasta+ Vegetables
This much loved comfort food has had a mini makeover to boost nutrition and cut down on fat. The layer of spinach adds vitamin A, iron and a nice texture. The use of reduced fat cheddar cheese and reduced fat cottage cheese helps to lower the fat.
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Ingredients
2 C. dried pasta (any shape)
1 8-oz. container frozen, chopped spinach, drained
1 C. low-fat cottage cheese
2 Tbs. flour
1 C. skim milk
1 C. reduced-fat sharp shredded cheddar cheese
1-2 tsp. Molly McButter cheese powder
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 tsp. mustard
2 Tbs. Parmesan cheese (heaping)
2 Tbs. bread crumbs
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By Maxine
August 20th, 2008 at 09:48am
Under Creamy/Cheesy+ Pasta
Forget the powdery cheese packet, this gooey dish is easy and cooks in the oven.
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Ingredients
2 C. of uncooked elbow macaroni
1 small onion, minced
Margarine or butter
1 Tbs. of all purpose flour
3/4 tsp. of salt
1/4 tsp. of dry mustard
1/8 tsp. of ground white pepper
2 C. of milk
1/2 lb. of yellow or white American cheese, shredded
3/4 C. of fresh bread crumbs
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By Maxine
August 19th, 2008 at 01:52pm
Under Creamy/Cheesy+ Pasta
Though this classic dish may get tiresome, with over 300 ways to prepare it – your kids (and you!) will love it every time.
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Ingredients
8 oz. dried fusilli, cooked and drained
10 oz. frozen broccoli florets, thawed
1 14 1/2 oz. can diced tomatoes, drained
Cooking spray
1 onion, chopped
3 Tbs. all-purpose flour
2 C. skim milk
8 oz. fat-free cream cheese
1 1/2 C. shredded reduced-fat cheddar, divided
1/4 C. grated parmesan
Salt and pepper
COLUMN A
Penne
Long fusilli
Small shells
Ziti
Cavatappi
Tricolor rotini
Rigatoni
COLUMN B
Frozen spinach, thawed
Frozen peas, thawed
Links cooked sausage
1/2 C. cooked mushrooms
1 C. cooked ham, diced
Frozen asparagus spears, thawed
1 C. cooked diced chicken breast
Tags: casserole, cheese, kid friendly casserole, mac and cheese, macaroni, recipe
By Maxine
