Baked Macaroni & Cheese


cheese, pasta

2 teaspoon 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 teaspoon salt
1 dash red pepper
1/4 teaspoon paprika

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.

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