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Although I’m from the South, being a current resident of Southern California required me to find a low fat version of a lot of my favorite comfort foods.  This is my recipe for Low Fat Macaroni and Cheese. 

Enjoy.

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 cups cooked macaroni
• 1/2 cup chopped onions
• 1/2 cup evaporated skim milk
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 1/4 cups (4 oz) low-fat sharp cheddar cheese, finely shredded
• low-fat nonstick cooking oil spray

1. Cook macaroni according to package directions. (Do not add salt to the water.)
2. Drain and set aside.
3. Spray a casserole dish with nonstick cooking oil spray. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
4. Lightly spray saucepan with nonstick cooking oil spray. Add onions to saucepan and saute for about 3 minutes.
5. In another bowl, combine macaroni, onions, and remaining ingredients; mix thoroughly.
6. Transfer mixture into casserole dish.
7. Bake for 25 minutes or until bubbly.
8. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Basically, you are looking at 4 grams of fat per serving with this fab recipe.