Macaroni and Cheese

Portion Size: 1 cup

Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings

Ingredients Notes: 
1 (16 oz. ) package elbow MacaroniFor vegan: use vegan pasta 
16 oz. low fat cheddar cheeseFor vegan: use vegan cheddar cheese 
16 oz. low fat ricotta cheeseFor vegan: use vegan ricotta cheese
16 oz. low fat  mozzarella cheeseFor vegan: use vegan mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup parmesan cheeseFor vegan: use vegan cheese
1 cup nonfat milkFor vegan: use soy milk 
2 eggsFor vegan: use vegan eggs or cream cheese
1/2 cup bread crumbsFor vegan: use bread crumbs or omit

Directions:

Steps:Directions: Critical Control Point /Quality Assurance
1Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2Lightly grease a  baking dish.
3Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
4Add macaroni, and cook until tender, 6 to 8 minutes.
5Drain.
6In a large bowl, toss together the mozzarella cheese, cheddar cheese, and Parmesan cheese.
7Remove about 1/2 cup for topping and set aside.
8In a separate bowl, stir together the ricotta cheese, eggs and milk.
9Pour the ricotta cheese mixture and drained macaroni into the bowl with the cheeses and toss lightly.  
10Pour into the prepared baking dish.
11Sprinkle the reserved cheese over the top.
12Top with bread crumbs.
13Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted, about 10 minutes, then turn the oven to broil.
14Broil for about 5 minutes to brown the top.  

Jacqueline Larson M.S., R.D.N. and Associates