Heart Healthier Macaroni Cheese Recipes

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HEALTHIER HOMEMADE MAC AND CHEESE



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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

1 (16 ounce) package whole wheat macaroni (such as Smart Taste®)
2 tablespoons butter
2 ½ tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups shredded low-fat Cheddar cheese
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
3 cups low-fat (1%) milk
2 tablespoons butter
½ cup whole wheat bread crumbs
1 pinch paprika

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



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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

12 ounces whole wheat elbow macaroni
cooking spray
⅓ cup margarine
¼ cup finely chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
⅓ cup flour
1 teaspoon dry mustard
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups skim milk
2 cups shredded low-fat Cheddar cheese
1 (16 ounce) container low-fat cottage cheese
⅓ cup bread crumbs
⅓ cup grated fresh Parmesan cheese

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

HEART HEALTHIER MACARONI & CHEESE



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Fast and easy, as no precooking of macaroni is required. Lower fat items and no salt added make this dish somewhat better than others for those watching fat/sodium intake. Regular or low fat, the choice is yours. Kids seem to like this one. It's good served with a green vegetable such as broccoli. Salt & pepper to taste if desired.

Provided by redwine

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups macaroni, uncooked
1 tablespoon margarine
1 (16 ounce) container low fat cottage cheese
2 cups boiling water
6 slices low-fat cheese

Steps:

  • Put dry macaroni in a greased 9x13 casserole. Dot with margarine.
  • Spoon cottage cheese over macaroni, spreading evenly.
  • Pour boiling water evenly over all. Top with the slices of cheese.
  • Bake at 350 for 35 to 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Fat 6.2, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 13.4, Sodium 446.6, Carbohydrate 29.4, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 3.8, Protein 20.3

HEALTHY MACARONI & CHEESE



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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

1 cup uncooked dreamfields elbow macaroni
1/4 cup shredded fat free cheese
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup skim milk
1 teaspoon dried parsley

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

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