BAKED MACARONI

Makes 6 servings
Serving size: 1 cup


1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni                                  
2 egg substitute equivalents                                  
1 cup skim evaporated milk                                    
1 cup small curd low-fat cottage cheese                        
1/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese                          
1 teaspoon (dash) salt                                        
Fresh ground pepper                                            1 tablespoon Dijon style mustard                              
1 tablespoon fine dried bread crumbs (to further reduce sodium, see recipe for homemade version)

1. Prepare macaroni according to package directions, omitting salt. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the remaining ingredients except the bread crumbs with the cooked macaroni.
3. Coat a 1-quart baking dish with cooking spray and spoon the mixture into the dish. Sprinkle the top with bread crumbs. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour and serve hot.

EXCHANGES:
Starch 1-1/2
Lean Meat 1

NUTRITION FACTS:
Calories: 170(Calories from Fat 26)
Total Fat: 3 grams

Saturated Fat: 2 grams
Cholesterol: 10 milligrams
Sodium: 324 milligrams
Total Carbohydrate: 21 grams
Dietary Fiber: 0 grams
Sugars: 6 grams
Protein: 14 grams