3 1/2 c. cooked, drained macaroni
7 oz. shredded, sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 c. finely chopped onion
3 tbsp. chopped parsley
1 3/4 c. low fat cottage cheese
1/2 c. evaporated skim milk
2 tsp. Dijon style mustard
Salt & pepper to taste
1 sm. slice bacon, cooked crisp & drained on a paper towel
1 slice bread, crumbled
3 tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. In large bowl, combine macaroni, cheddar cheese, onion and parsley.

3. In blender, combine cottage cheese, milk and mustard. Blend until smooth.

4. Pour over macaroni mixture and mix thoroughly.

5. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

6. Turn into 2 quart casserole dish coated with non-stick spray.

7. Crumble bacon and mix with bread crumbs and Parmesan.

8. Sprinkle over casserole

9. Bake 20 minutes. Makes 8 servings.