Beef / Pork

Creamy Baked Mac and Cheese is for Dinner.

Creamy Baked Mac and Cheese takes several minutes to prepare.

Creamy Baked Mac and Cheese takes several minutes to cook.

Creamy Baked Mac and Cheese makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Creamy Baked Mac and Cheese are:

2 cup wheat elbow macaroni
2 cups reduced fat sharp cheddar
1 1/2 cup whole milk plain yogurt (can substitute lowfat)
1 cup whole milk ricotta (can substitute part skim)
1 cup cooked, diced ham
1 egg lightly beaten
1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper

Here is how you make Creamy Baked Mac and Cheese:

Cook macaroni according to package directions, you want it to be tender but firm. In a large bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups cheddar, yogurt, ricotta, ham, egg, salt and pepper. Add macaroni. Pour mixture into greased 8 inch square baking pan or square baking tin. Sprinkle top with remaining 1/2 cup cheddar. Bake uncovered in a 350 degree oven for 1/2 hour or until bubbly. Put under the broiler for 2 minutes or until golden brown.Number of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user VIRTUOSO12.

The nutritional information for Creamy Baked Mac and Cheese is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 390.1

• Total Fat: 13.5 g
• Cholesterol: 105.4 mg
• Sodium: 987.1 mg
• Total Carbs: 29.8 g
• Dietary Fiber: 2.0 g
• Protein: 37.4 g