HERBED MACARONI N CHEESE

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This recipe, shared by Lois McAtee of Oceanside, California, shows you can watch your diet and still enjoy down-home country cooking. "The herbs make it different from other macaroni and cheese recipes," she notes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups fat-free milk
3/4 to 1 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1 package (7 ounces) elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
1 cup 1% cottage cheese

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil over medium heat; boil for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add marjoram, thyme, nutmeg and paprika; stir until blended. Remove from the heat. , Stir in mustard and 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese; mix well. Add macaroni and cottage cheese; stir until coated. , Pour into an 8-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes or until top is golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 372 calories, Fat 9g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 615mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Rehman Khaleel
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. The herbs add a great flavor to the cheese sauce.


Rogelio Chavez
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This macaroni and cheese was delicious! The herbs added a nice touch of flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


DoRo NTo
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I made this recipe for my kids and they loved it! They said it was the best macaroni and cheese they ever had.


Akhter Vohra
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This macaroni and cheese was a bit bland for my taste. I think it needed more salt and pepper.


Taha Anwar
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. The herbs add a great flavor to the cheese sauce.


Trinity Sheckells
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This macaroni and cheese was delicious! The herbs added a nice touch of flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Namukose Juliet
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I made this recipe for my kids and they loved it! They said it was the best macaroni and cheese they ever had.


M. SAKHAWAT KHAN
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This macaroni and cheese was a bit bland for my taste. I think it needed more salt and pepper.


Ashik Farhan
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. The herbs add a great flavor to the cheese sauce.


Nassim Sonw
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This macaroni and cheese was delicious! The herbs added a nice touch of flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Hendrik Velloen
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I followed the recipe exactly and the macaroni and cheese turned out great! It was creamy and cheesy with a nice herb flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Chiedozie Cosmas
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This macaroni and cheese was a bit bland for my taste. I think it needed more salt and pepper.


Technical Stuff Nadeem Yzi
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I made this recipe for my kids and they loved it! They said it was the best macaroni and cheese they ever had.


Fn Sharif
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This was a great recipe! The macaroni and cheese was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Mickey Leerintveld
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. The herbs add a great flavor to the cheese sauce.


Amy Bivins
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The macaroni and cheese was delicious! The herbs added a nice touch of flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Joel Charles
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This macaroni and cheese was easy to make and turned out great! I loved the addition of herbs, which gave it a nice savory flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Kelmogelo Kmogelo
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the creamy cheese sauce and the flavorful herbs. I will definitely be making this again.


Ch Hameed Gujjar
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This macaroni and cheese was a hit with my family! The herbs added a delicious flavor that made it stand out from the classic recipe. I will definitely be making this again.