HigH-Calorie, HigH-Protein Soft Diet

Macaroni and Cheese1 to 2 tablespoons margarine1 tablespoon flour1 cup enriched milk (see first recipe)1 cup shredded cheddar cheese1 teaspoon minced onion1 teaspoon dry mustard2 cups cooked macaroniSalt and pepper to tasteIn a medium-size saucepan, melt the margarine overmedium heat. Add the flour, stirring constantly witha whisk until the butter is completely absorbed andthe mixture starts to bubble slightly. Add the milk allat once, and stir constantly until the sauce thickensenough to coat the back of the spoon. Add cheese,mustard, and onion, stirring until cheese is melted.Stir in the cooked macaroni. Add salt and pepper totaste. Place mixture in a greased one-quart casseroledish. Bake uncovered at 400 degrees for 15 minutesor until top is slightly browned. Makes 6 servings.Nutrition information per serving: 285 calories, 14grams proteinApple-Cinnamon Pancakes1 egg1½ cups enriched milk (see first recipe)1 tablespoon canola oil½ cup applesauce1 cup wheat flour½ teaspoon cinnamon½ teaspoon salt1 tablespoon baking powderIn a mixing bowl, beat egg until yellow. Add milk,oil, and applesauce, and stir until blended. Measureflour, cinnamon, salt, and baking powder on topof the liquid mixture. Stir until dry ingredients aremoistened. Mixture will be slightly lumpy. Cook ongriddle. Top with your favorite topping. Makes 4pancakes.Note: You can also use pancake mix, addingenriched milk and applesauce instead of water.Nutrition information per pancake: 180 calories,7 grams proteinFruit Mousse6 ounce package flavored gelatin1 cup boiling water¼ cup sugar1 cup crushed ice1 cup ricotta cheese1 cup frozen fruitMix gelatin and boiling water; place in blender. Addwater to ice to make 1 cup and place in blender.Add ricotta, sugar and fruit. Blend. Pour into dishes.Makes six ¾-cup servings.Nutrition information per serving: 233 calories,11 grams proteinMushroom Sauce1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup½ cup evaporated milkDash of garlic powderMix all ingredients in saucepan and heat just toboiling point. Remove from heat immediately. Serveover meats, fish, chicken, pastas, potatoes, or cookedvegetables. Makes three ½-cup servings.Nutrition information per serving: 136 calories,4 grams protein3(continued on next page)

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