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11/20/08 12:24 P

Macaroni and Cheese Bake
(Heart Smart Healthy Exchanges Cookbook)

2/3 cup Carnation Nonfat Dry Milk Powder
1/2 cup water
2 teaspoons reduced-calorie margarine
3/4 cup (3 ounces) Kraft reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
1 cup hot cooked macaroni, rinsed and drained

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In medium saucepan combine, dry milk powder, water, and margarine. Cook over medium heat until margarine melts stirring often. Add Cheddar cheese and macaroni. Mix well to combine. Evenly spoon mixture into two (12-ounce) ovenproof custard dishes. Place custard dishes on a baking sheet. Bake for 30 minutes. Place baking sheet on a wire rack and let set for 2 to 3 minutes.

Serves 2 - Each serving equals:

HE: 2 Protein, 1 Skim Milk, 1 Bread, 1/2 Fat

305 Calories, 9 gm Fat, 23 gm Protein, 33 gm Carbohydrate, 522 mg Sodium, 0 gm Fiber

DIABETIC: 2 Meat, 1 Skim Milk, 1 Starch, 1/2 Fat

current weight: 152.0

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