Ingredients
2 tsp margarine, divided
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 1/2 cup cooked macaroni
3 oz cheddar cheese, shredded
3/4 cup evaporated skim milk
1 large egg
1/4 tsp salt
1 dash red pepper
1/4 tsp paprika
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In small nonstick skillet heat 1 tsp
margarine until bubbly and hot. Add onion and saute until
translucent. (Do not brown). In bottom of 1-qt casserole spread 3/4
cup of macaroni. Top with 1- 1/2 oz cheese, then half the sauteed
onion. Repeat layers. In small bowl combine milk, egg, salt, and
pepper, mixing well. Pour over macaroni mixture and sprinkle with
paprika. Dot with remaining margarine and bake until set, 20-25
minutes. Do not overcook.
Each serving provides: 2 proteins, 1-1/2 bread, 1/2 vegetable, 1 fat,
3/4 milk. Per serving: 456 cal, 25 g pro, 21 g fat, 40 g
carbohydrate, 727 mg sodium, 185 mg cholesterol.
Servings: 2 servings
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Categories: Cheese; Pasta
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