Light Macaroni and Cheese

Makes 6 one-cup servings

Well, it is lighter but by no means for those trying to loose weight! Nice family dinner main dish on a cold night. Serve with a green veggie, sweet potato slices and a cherry,or apple crisp. Bake the macaroni and crisp at the same time!

ingredients

4 cups cooked elbow macaroni
2 cups (8 oz.) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup 1% low-fat cottage cheese
3/4 cup nonfat sour cream
1/2 cup non fat milk
2 Tbles. minced fresh onion
1 1/2 teas. butter
1/2 teas. salt
pepper to taste
1 egg, lightly beaten
Topping: 1/4 cup bread crumbs
paprika and 1 Tbles. melted butter

directions

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients; stir well to fully blend.
3
Spoon into a buttered 2-quart casserole.
4
Mix the topping ingredients well and sprinkle evenly over the top of the unbaked casserole.
5
Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake at least 5 minutes longer or until set.