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Ingredients
- (adapted from Food and Wine)
- Ingredients:
- 6 - 8 ounces sliced bacon
- 8 ounces wide whole-wheat egg noodles
- 2 eggs
- 1 15-ounce container low-fat cottage cheese
- 1/4 cup skim milk
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 cup panko
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 834g | |
| Calories 1637 | |
| Calories from Fat 1002 | 61% |
| Total Fat 111.49g | 139% |
| Saturated Fat 37.33g | 149% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 551mg | 184% |
| Sodium 5927mg | 247% |
| Potassium 1103mg | 32% |
| Total Carbs 60.14g | 16% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.7g | 9% |
| Sugars 22.76g | 15% |
| Protein 93.79g | 150% |
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