Cheesy Delights

In an effort to make meals that fit into my daily calorie count and also don't scare Jason out of our apartment, I tried a new recipe last night.

Jason likes to keep mac n cheese stocked in the apartment in case he's ever left to fend for himself for a meal. Lately I've been buying the type that is whole grain, because honestly, who doesn't need a little more whole grain in their life? I was told last weekend that the whole grain version is bland. So I decided to change it up a bit and prove to my picky husband that whole grain can be extra cheesy too (aka not bland at all).

Three Cheese Mac n Cheese (makes two servings, double recipe for four servings):
331 Calories per serving
Ingredients

• 1 box Kraft Whole Grain Mac and Cheese
• 1/4 c. 2% cottage cheese
• 1/4 c. skim milk
• 1/4 c. shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/4 c. shredded mozzarella cheese
• 3 tbsp. I Can't Believe It's Not Butter
• 2 slices whole grain bread

Directions

1. Make mac n cheese according the the box directions. 
2. While the regular mac n cheese is cooking, toast both pieces of bread. Once they're toasted crumble them in a skillet and stir in 1 tbsp. melted butter (or I Can't Believe It's Not Butter).
3. Once the mac n cheese is done, add the rest of the butter and add the 2% cottage cheese and stir until melted down. 
4. Add milk, stir, add both cheeses, and stir well.
5. Put your mac n cheese in a casserole dish and top with the bread crumbs. 
6. Place in the over and turn on the broiler. Broil for about 5 minutes, or until the top is crispy.

Yum!

It almost looks like hamburger helper.

This what a delightful meal. I never indulge in such things as mac n cheese, but for 331 calories, it was definitely worth it!

Yesterday after looking at the pictures from my endorsement of yogurt and Chai tea, I decided to spring for both at my self imposed daily snack time.

Obsessed? Maybe so.

Another thing I'm really obsessed with this week is just cooking new recipes. Before I left for work today I threw together a Salsa Chicken recipe in the crock pot for Jason and I to have tonight. The Morales' are having a Mexican meal tonight - too much irony for me to even get into.

I'll let you know how that one goes on Monday. But for now, happy Friday!

Enjoy your weekend!

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