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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



Healthier Homemade Mac and Cheese image

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

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

HEALTHY MAC AND CHEESE

From The Healthy College Cookbook A great alternative to Kraft Mac and Cheese, but still cheap, cheesy, and fast!

Provided by Coyotes Laugh

Categories     Cheese

Time 20m

Yield 4 bowls, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7



Healthy Mac and Cheese image

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni in a large pot according to package directions. Drain, and set aside.
  • While the pasta is cooking, combine the cheese and yogurt in a small bowl.
  • Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat, and stiff in the mustard.
  • Add cooked macaroni to the butter mixture, and toss to coat.
  • Stir in the cheese mixture and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Stir until cheese is fully melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307.9, Fat 5.2, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 12.3, Sodium 255.4, Carbohydrate 47, Fiber 2, Sugar 3, Protein 16.9

8 ounces dried elbow macaroni
1 cup 2% cheddar cheese, shredded
1/4 cup nonfat plain yogurt
1/2 tablespoon mustard
2 teaspoons butter or 2 teaspoons margarine
salt
pepper

HEALTHY MACARONI & CHEESE

I love macaroni and cheese! I've been looking for a healthy replacement of the old from the box standard. I heard you could mix in veggies and that sounds like a plus! I copied this recipe, but wanted to know the nutrition facts for a low-fat cheese.

Provided by jennifurlynn

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 15m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6



Healthy Macaroni & Cheese image

Steps:

  • Boil pasta according to package directions.
  • Drain and place back into boiling pot.
  • Leave burner on low-med.
  • Do not rinse.
  • Add olive oil and salt to noodles and stir to cover noodles.
  • Add carrots and broccoli and stir.
  • Add cheese.
  • Stir until melted over low-med heat.
  • Serve.

1 cup whole wheat pasta
1/4 cup carrot, shredded very fine
1/4 cup broccoli floret, chopped very fine
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/8 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 cup low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded

HEALTHIER MAC 'N' CHEESE RECIPE BY TASTY

Here's what you need: yellow potatoes, medium carrot, medium onion, cashews, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, nutritional yeast, whole wheat macaroni, paprika

Provided by Tiffany Lo

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11



Healthier Mac 'n' Cheese Recipe by Tasty image

Steps:

  • Add potatoes, carrot, and onion to a boiling pot of water. Cook for 10 minutes or until fork-tender. Reserve two cups of boiled water, and drain the rest through a colander.
  • Add cooked vegetables, cashews, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and nutritional yeast. Put 1 cup (235 ml) of reserved boiled water into blend. Blend until well combined. If a smoother texture is desired, add more of the boiled water.
  • Pour mix over cooked pasta and coat evenly.
  • Garnish with paprika (optional).
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 582 calories, Carbohydrate 110 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 19 grams, Sugar 7 grams

2 yellow potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 medium carrot, sliced
1 medium onion, peeled and quartered
½ cup cashews
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
1 lb whole wheat macaroni, cooked
paprika, optional

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