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Lightened Fannie Farmer's Classic Baked Macaroni And Cheese

This is not my recipe!! Just my substitutions for fannie farmer's classic baked macaroni and cheese @ http://www.recipezaar.com/fannie-farmers-classic-baked-macaroni-and-cheese-135350 the recipe for the cream sub. Is: very diet friendly low fat low cal substitute for cream @ http://www.recipezaar.com/very-diet-friendly-low-fat-low-cal-substitute-for-cream-269311?

Steps

First you will need to made a cream sub.
Out of the 8 teaspoons of milk and the cottage cheese.
Place both ingredients into the blender and blend until smooth.
Set in fridge until it is needed.
Preheat oven to 400f.
Cook and drain macaroni according to package directions.
Set aside.
In a large saucepan melt butter.
Add flour mixed with salt and pepper , using a whisk to stir until well blended.
Pour milk and cream sub.
In gradually.
Stirring constantly.
Bring to boiling point and boil 2 minutes.
Reduce heat and cook 10 minutes.
Add shredded cheddar little by little and simmer an additional 5 minutes , or until cheese melts.
Turn off flame.
Add macaroni to the saucepan and toss to coat with the cheese sauce.
Transfer macaroni to a greased baking dish.
Sprinkle with breadcrumbs.
Bake 20 minutes until the top is golden brown.
(you can also freeze this recipe in zip-lock bags for later use - once you have mixed the macaroni along with the cheese sauce allow to cool to.

Ingredients

fat-free cottage cheese, skim milk, macaroni, light butter, flour, salt, fresh ground black pepper, 2% cheddar cheese, breadcrumbs