HEALTHY BAKED MACARONI & CHEESE

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A delicious healthy alternative to macaroni and cheese. Very quick and easy to make and homemade is always so much better! I will sometimes add chicken or spinach and turn it into a main dish.

Provided by jenlyn33922

Categories     Cheese

Time 45m

Yield 1/2 cup, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb whole wheat elbow macaroni
15 ounces fat-free ricotta cheese
1 3/4 cups skim milk
1/2 cup Egg Beaters egg substitute (r)
2 teaspoons brown mustard
1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
8 ounces fat-free cheddar cheese, shredded
1/4 cup fat-free parmesan cheese
1/4 cup fine breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • I like to use the healthy choice or smart balance cheeses. Use Tabasco to taste of course--my husband likes it spicy!
  • Preheat oven to 375°F and spray a 9x13 or 3-quart baking dish with nonstick spray oil.
  • Cook macaroni according to package directions.
  • In a food processor or blender, mix ricotta cheese, milk, egg substitute, mustard, Tabasco sauce, salt and pepper.
  • Process until smooth.
  • Drain macaroni, return to pot and add shredded cheddar. Stir until cheese melts. Stir in ricotta mixture and scrape into prepared baking dish.
  • In a small bowl, combine Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, and paprika. Sprinkle evenly over macaroni and cheese.
  • Bake at 375°F for 25 minutes. Serve hot.

Miahmd Hasan
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This is the best baked macaroni and cheese I've ever tasted.


Athena Pearson
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I highly recommend this recipe.


Masixole Mgquba
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This baked macaroni and cheese is a hit with my family.


Shama shah Shama shah
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal.


Nishani Akarsha
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out great.


Mogale Daniel
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This is the best baked macaroni and cheese recipe I've found.


talis 86
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Delicious and easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Drumerdaraz umerdaraz
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This baked macaroni and cheese is amazing! The cheese sauce is so creamy and flavorful, and the macaroni is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Bukola Olanrewaju
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I love this baked macaroni and cheese! It's so easy to make, and it always comes out perfect. The cheese sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the macaroni is cooked just right. I highly recommend this recipe.


Nella Yrral
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Delicious! This baked macaroni and cheese is a family favorite. It's easy to make, and the results are always amazing. The cheese sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the macaroni is cooked just right.


Sameer Tanveer
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This is the best baked macaroni and cheese I've ever had. The cheese sauce is so creamy and flavorful, and the macaroni is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Raju Malik Vlogs
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Easy and delicious! This baked macaroni and cheese is a great weeknight meal. It's quick to prepare, and the results are always perfect. The cheese sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the macaroni is cooked just right.


nna isreal
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This recipe is a keeper! The baked macaroni and cheese was a hit with my family. The cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the macaroni was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Jamie Mitchell
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I've tried many baked macaroni and cheese recipes, but this one is by far the best. The cheese sauce is so creamy and flavorful, and the macaroni is cooked perfectly. I love that I can make it ahead of time and just pop it in the oven when I'm ready


Aman Rokaha
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This baked mac and cheese is my new go-to comfort food. It's so easy to make, and it always comes out perfect. The cheese sauce is rich and flavorful, and the macaroni is cooked just right.


Dahassle Haus
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I made this recipe for my family, and they loved it! The cheese sauce was so smooth and creamy, and the macaroni was cooked perfectly. Even my picky eater son ate two helpings!


noralee rosas
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This baked macaroni and cheese recipe is a winner! It's easy to make, and the results are delicious. The cheese sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the macaroni is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.