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Healthy Macaroni and Cheese: Recipe Makeover Recipe

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Ingredients

  • 8 ounces whole-wheat elbow noodles, (2 cups)
  • 1 10-ounce package frozen chopped broccoli (or fresh broccoli florets – cut small)
  • 1 10oz bag of baby spinach or baby kale (optional)
  • 2-3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 1 3/4 cups 1% milk, divided
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3/4 cup shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4-1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard (omit if you don’t like the flavor of mustard)
  • Optional: 1/8-1/4 tsp crushed red pepper (to give it some kick!)
  • The Directions
  • Step 1: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package directions.
  • Step 4: Remove from the heat and whisk in Cheddar, Parmesan and mustard until the cheese is melted.
  • Optional: Sprinkle some black pepper on top before serving.
  • This recipe makes 6 huge servings, and each serving has only ~250 calories, ~8g fat, ~7g fiber and ~14g protein!
  • Now that’s a Mac & Cheese recipe I can get behind! Oh and did I mention, the husband loved it too
  • Healthy Mac & Cheese Makeover
  • Nutritional Info Per Serving: 252 Calories, 8.2g Fat, 536mg Sodium, 30.9g Carbs, 7g Fiber, 5g Sugars, 14.5g Protein
  • Ingredients
  • 8 ounces whole-wheat elbow noodles, (2 cups)
  • 1 10-ounce package frozen chopped broccoli (or fresh broccoli florets - cut small)
  • 1 10oz bag of baby spinach or baby kale (optional)
  • 2-3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 1 3/4 cups 1% milk, divided
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3/4 cup shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4-1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard (omit if you don't like the flavor of mustard)
  • Optional: 1/8-1/4 tsp crushed red pepper (to give it some kick!)

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Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Recipe %DV
Recipe Size 1711g
Calories 1083  
Calories from Fat 380 35%
Total Fat 42.73g 53%
Saturated Fat 23.54g 94%
Trans Fat 0.0g  
Cholesterol 114mg 38%
Sodium 3833mg 160%
Potassium 4759mg 136%
Total Carbs 117.98g 31%
Dietary Fiber 20.8g 69%
Sugars 53.42g 36%
Protein 69.81g 112%
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