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HEALTHY MAC AND CHEESE



Healthy Mac and Cheese image

Easy Healthy Mac and Cheese swaps out copious amounts of heavy dairy for lightened up options - for a dish that is still creamy and comforting, but with a portion of the fat and calories! Even better, this stovetop version requires only one pot and 15 minutes to prepare.

Provided by Olena Osipov

Categories     Dinner

Time 14m

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups whole wheat elbow macaroni (uncooked)
3 cups vegetable or chicken broth (low sodium)
1 cup whole milk
2 tbsp butter (salted)
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp mustard (condiment)
3/4 tsp salt
Ground black pepper (to taste)
1 cup marble or cheddar cheese (shredded)
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese (shredded)

Steps:

  • In a medium pot, add broth, milk, butter, garlic powder, mustard, salt, ground black pepper and bring to a boil.
  • Add elbow macaroni and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring every few minutes to prevent sticking. Cook until al dente or desired firmness and adding more milk or broth if you wish.
  • Turn off heat. Add marble cheese and Parmesan cheese in portions and stir between each until melted. That's it.
  • Serve immediately as mac and cheese tastes best fresh. Saucy, creamy and so comforting!
  • Top with your favorite hot sauce, everything bagel, Montreal steak spice, paprika, nutmeg, soy sauce and even honey. Or with leftover chopped bacon. I like to bake mine at 425 degrees F for 20 minutes. Way less mess.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 cup, Calories 405 kcal, Sugar 2 g, Sodium 549 mg, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Carbohydrate 55 g, Protein 18 g, Cholesterol 38 mg

TRUFFLE MAC & CHEESE



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Truffles can be bought in specialty food stores or online. They are all on the expensive side, but black truffles are cheaper than white ones.

Provided by Ree Drummond Bio & Top Recipes

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h50m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

4 tablespoons salted butter, plus more for buttering the baking dish
12 ounces gemelli pasta
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for the pasta water
1 onion, sliced thin
2 teaspoons fresh thyme
1 bulb Roasted Garlic, recipe follows
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups heavy cream
4 ounces mascarpone cheese
1 ounce preserved truffles, grated
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
2 1/2 cups grated white Cheddar
2 1/2 cups grated Havarti cheese
8 large garlic bulbs
1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil
Pinch kosher salt
Pinch freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Butter a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
  • Cook the pasta in salted water 2 minutes under the recommended cook time. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta water.
  • Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onions and thyme, then squeeze in the roasted garlic flesh from the skin and cook to soften the onions, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Sprinkle over the flour and cook for a minute or two. Stir in the heavy cream and reserved pasta water. Add the mascarpone, truffles, pepper, salt and paprika. Stir to combine. Add 1 1/2 cups of each cheese and stir to melt.
  • In the prepared baking dish, layer half of the pasta, half of the remaining cheese, the remaining pasta and then top with the remaining cheese. Bake until bubbly, about 10 minutes, then broil until golden, 3 to 4 minutes. Allow to sit for a few minutes before serving.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Cut the top quarter off each garlic bulb. Place the bulbs in a pie pan and drizzle the tops with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cover with foil and bake until the garlic is roasted and soft, about 45 minutes.

HEALTHY MAC AND CHEESE



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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

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

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

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 MAC 'N' CHEESE RECIPE BY TASTY



Healthier Mac 'n' Cheese Recipe by Tasty image

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

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

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

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