Low Calorie Mac and Cheese
This healthy homemade Mac and cheese recipe is creamy and delicious, for half the calories!I cut 100's of calories in this homemade Mac and cheese bake, so you can enjoy Mac and cheese without ruining your diet.Special Tip: If you are concerned with the protein and carbs, check out my Low Calorie Protein Mac and Cheese!
Ingredients
- 13-ounce box of elbow pasta
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 3 cups unsweetened almond milk or 1% dairy milk
- 2 garlic cloves
- ½ cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon pepper
- ¼ cup Panko bread crumbs
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
- Olive oil spray
- 1 teaspoon chopped parsley optional
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the directions on the box. Drain and set aside.
- In a large pan, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Add the flour and mix with a wooden spoon, continuously, until you have a light brown paste.
- Add in 1 cup of milk and whisk well to remove any lumps. Mix the remaining milk and whole garlic cloves. Increase the heat to medium-high. Mix often, scraping the bottom of the pan often, until the sauce has thickened and coats the spoon. Turn off the heat, remove the garlic cloves and discard.
- Stir in the cooked pasta, cheddar cheese, salt and pepper. Mix well, until all the pasta is coated and the cheese is melted.
- Move to a casserole dish, or a cast iron skillet, and top with breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese. Spray lightly with olive oil and broil for 2-5 minutes until the topping is golden brown. Remove from the oven, sprinkle with parsley, and serve.
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Nutrition
Calories: 329kcalCarbohydrates: 54.1gProtein: 14.4gFat: 7.9gSaturated Fat: 4.2gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 384mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 5.9gSugar: 0.3gCalcium: 205mgIron: 3mg
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