HEALTHY MAC’N’ CHEESE RECIPE FOR KIDS

The weekend is here instead of getting the kids drive thru, you can offer them a healthier option that’s quick and easy and much better than pizza, chicken nugget and French fries!
At the request of one of our readers, we will be offering you kids recipes that your kids will love!
Prep: 15 min. Bake: 20 min.
Yield: 8 Servings

Ingredients
• 1/3 cup finely chopped onion
• 3-1/2 cups cooked elbow macaroni (WHOLE WHEAT)
• 1-3/4 cups shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
• 1/2 cup fat-free evaporated milk
• 1-3/4 cups 2% cottage cheese
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Directions
• In a large microwave-safe bowl, cover and microwave onion on high for 1 minute or until tender; drain. Add the macaroni, cheddar cheese and parsley; set aside.
• In a blender, combine the milk, cottage cheese, mustard, salt and pepper; cover and process until smooth. Stir into macaroni mixture.
• Pour into a 1-1/2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned. Yield: 8 servings.

Voila!!