Cheese-A-Roni Bake

Bright layers of spaghetti sauce, cheese, and macaroni cook together for one hour in the oven to make a hot meal.

333kcal per serving
20 gprotein
40 gcarbohydrates
10 gfat
4servings (1/4 of recipe)

Ingredients

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Nutrition facts per serving

NutrientPer serving% DV
Calories 333 kcal
Total fat 10 g 13%
Saturated fat 4 g 20%
Cholesterol 63 mg 21%
Sodium 411 mg 18%
Total carbohydrates 40 g 15%
Dietary fiber 4 g 14%
Total sugars 11 g
Added sugars 2 g 4%
Protein 20 g 40%
Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
Calcium 303 mg 23%
Iron 3 mg 17%
Potassium 676 mg 14%

Nutrition analysis per serving as published by USDA with the recipe. % DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults.

MyPlate food groups per serving

  • Grains: 1 ounces

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. In a bowl combine sauce and water.
  3. In another bowl combine cottage cheese, egg and oregano.
  4. Grease 1 quart casserole.
  5. Spoon in 1/3 sauce.
  6. Layer with 1/2 cup macaroni, 1/2 cottage cheese mixture, 1/2 mozzarella cheese and 1/3 of the spaghetti sauce.
  7. Repeat layers one more time.
  8. Cover with aluminum foil.
  9. Bake in a 350 °F oven for 45 minutes.
  10. Uncover and bake 15 minutes longer.

Notes

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Source

USDA Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

Published on USDA MyPlate Kitchen (www.myplate.gov/recipes/cheese-roni-bake, retired by USDA in January 2026; archived copy). A work of the US federal government, in the public domain.

General nutrition information, not medical advice.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Cheese-A-Roni Bake?

One serving has 333 kcal. The recipe makes 4 servings (1/4 of recipe each).

How much protein is in Cheese-A-Roni Bake?

20 g of protein per serving, with 40 g of carbohydrates and 10 g of fat.

What do I need to make Cheese-A-Roni Bake?

7 ingredients: 1 jar (24 ounces) spaghetti sauce, meatless, low-sodium, 1/3 cup water, 6 ounces cottage cheese, fat-free, 1 egg, slightly beaten, 1/2 teaspoon oregano and 1 cup dry macaroni ….