Healthy Mac N Cheese Recipes
HEALTHIER HOMEMADE MAC AND CHEESE
To make this rich mac and cheese recipe healthier we use whole wheat bread crumbs, low-fat milk and cheese, whole wheat noodles, and reduced the amount of butter. Serve with a salad for a healthy meatless dinner.
Provided by MakeItHealthy
Categories Pasta and Noodles Noodle Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes. Drain.
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour to make a roux. Slowly add milk to roux, stirring constantly. Stir in Cheddar and Parmesan cheeses and cook over low heat until cheese is melted and sauce is thick, about 3 minutes. Place macaroni in large baking dish and pour sauce over macaroni. Stir well.
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add breadcrumbs and stir until butter is absorbed, 2 to 3 minutes. Spread over macaroni to cover. Sprinkle with paprika.
- Bake in preheated oven until cheese sauce is hot and breadcrumbs are browned, about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 770.4 calories, Carbohydrate 106.6 g, Cholesterol 60.3 mg, Fat 22.4 g, Fiber 10.6 g, Protein 42.5 g, SaturatedFat 13.1 g, Sodium 750.2 mg, Sugar 9.6 g
HEALTHIER MACARONI AND CHEESE
A easy dinner for families on the go.
Provided by M. Starling
Categories 100+ Pasta and Noodle Recipes Noodle Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes; drain.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a casserole dish with cooking spray.
- Melt margarine in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir onion and garlic in hot margarine until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir flour, mustard, and pepper into onions and cook for 30 seconds. Gradually pour in milk, stirring constantly until sauce thickens. Remove from heat and stir grated Cheddar cheese into the sauce until cheese is completely melted.
- Mix macaroni, cottage cheese, and Cheddar cheese sauce together in a bowl; pour into prepared casserole dish and top with bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and sauce is bubbling, 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 533.1 calories, Carbohydrate 61.2 g, Cholesterol 20.8 mg, Fat 17.3 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 35.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 840.6 mg, Sugar 5.4 g
HEALTHY MACARONI & CHEESE
Serves 2, with just 293 calories, 14 g protein, 39 g carbs, & 7.5 g Total fat per filling serving. Far fewer carbs & saturated fat than the usual recipe; plus recipe uses Dreamfield's pasta, which is high in protein, has just 5 grams of digestible carbs per serving, a 65% lower glycemic index & twice the fiber of regular pasta:
Provided by HealthyChocolate
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 15m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Boil macaroni for about 11 minutes. Drain water, add olive oil & cheese, stir to melt cheese.
- Add onions, milk, & parsley, stir again. Easy!
- Optional additional thickener: ½ cup undiluted Campbell's 98% fat free Cream of Chicken soup......................................................... 70 cal, 10 g carbs, 2 g protein, 10 mg. cholesterol, Total fat 2.5 g (Sat. fst 1 g, Trans fat o g).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 288.5, Fat 7.7, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 1.2, Sodium 40.3, Carbohydrate 44.7, Fiber 2, Sugar 1.8, Protein 9.5
HEALTHY BAKED MACARONI & CHEESE
A delicious healthy alternative to macaroni and cheese. Very quick and easy to make and homemade is always so much better! I will sometimes add chicken or spinach and turn it into a main dish.
Provided by jenlyn33922
Categories Cheese
Time 45m
Yield 1/2 cup, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- I like to use the healthy choice or smart balance cheeses. Use Tabasco to taste of course--my husband likes it spicy!
- Preheat oven to 375°F and spray a 9x13 or 3-quart baking dish with nonstick spray oil.
- Cook macaroni according to package directions.
- In a food processor or blender, mix ricotta cheese, milk, egg substitute, mustard, Tabasco sauce, salt and pepper.
- Process until smooth.
- Drain macaroni, return to pot and add shredded cheddar. Stir until cheese melts. Stir in ricotta mixture and scrape into prepared baking dish.
- In a small bowl, combine Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, and paprika. Sprinkle evenly over macaroni and cheese.
- Bake at 375°F for 25 minutes. Serve hot.
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