Cheese lovers unite

This is so “cheesy,” you’ll never believe you’re eating healthy!

Four Cheese Macaroni

3 cups hot cooked elbow macaroni

1/4 cup fat-free half & half

1/4 cup fat-free milk

3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese

3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat mozzarella cheese

3 ( 3/4 -ounce) slices reduced-fat Swiss cheese, shredded

1/4 cup reduced fat Parmesan style grated topping

1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes

1/8 teaspoon black pepper

In a large saucepan sprayed with butter-flavored cooking spray, combine macaroni, half & half and milk. Add Cheddar, mozzarella, Swiss and Parmesan cheese. Mix well to combine. Stir in parsley flakes and black pepper. Cook over medium-low heat for 5 minutes or until cheeses melt, stirring often. Makes 6 ( 3/4 cup) servings.

Hint: Usually 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni cooks to about 3 cups.

♥ Each serving equals approximately: 245 calories, 9g fat, 16g protein, 25g carb., 346mg sodium, 1gm fiber; Diabetic Exchanges: 2 Meat, 1 1/2 Starch.