Crab Macaroni Casserole

By cserumga

1 cup equals 380 calories, 11 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 86 mg cholesterol, 619 mg sodium, 38 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 31 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1-1/2 fat.

Ingredients

• 2 cups uncooked whole wheat elbow macaroni
• 3 tablespoons chopped onion
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1-1/2 cups fat-free milk
• 2 cans (6 ounces each) lump crabmeat, drained
• 1 cup (8 ounces) reduced-fat sour cream
• 1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded fat-free cheddar cheese, divided

Preparation

Step 1

•Cook macaroni according to package directions.

• Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. Combine flour and milk until smooth; stir into pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Drain macaroni. Add the crabmeat, sour cream, Swiss cheese, salt, mustard, macaroni and 1/4 cup cheddar cheese to the skillet.

• Transfer to an 11-in. x 7-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with remaining cheddar cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until heated through.