CHEESY MACARONI

1 pkg (8-oz) elbow macaroni

1 1/2 cup low-fat calcium-fortified cottage cheese

1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

1 1/2 shredded low-fat cheddar cheese

2 egg whites

3/4 cup evaporated skim milk

2 Tbsp finely chopped onion

1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

1/2 tsp dry mustard

1/8 tsp white pepper (optional)

Paprika

1 tsp Parmesan cheese

1/2 cup toasted croutons

Preheat oven to 350-degrees.

Cook macaroni according to the package directions.

In a large bowl, combine cottage, mozzarella and cheddar cheese with the egg whites, milk, onion, Worcestershire sauce, mustard and pepper. Mix until blended. Fold in the cooked macaroni. Spoon the mixture into a lightly sprayed 2 1/2-quart casserole dish. Sprinkle the paprika and Parmesan cheese over the macaroni mixture. Top with the croutons and bake for 20 to 30 minutes, until bubbly.

Yield: 8 servings

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