Healthy Creamy Mac and Cheese Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Healthy Creamy Mac and Cheese Recipe). Cauliflower and nutritional yeast add protein and vitamins while blending the cauliflower, Greek yogurt, low-fat sharp Cheddar, and chicken stock create a creamy texture. The sharp Cheddar plus spices maintain a nice cheesy taste. It's better than you might think.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 45 mins

Total: 1hr

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Healthy Creamy Mac and Cheese Recipe

Ingredients

1 head cauliflower

chopped

1 (8 ounce) package elbow macaroni

1 cup plain Greek yogurt

1 cup low-sodium chicken broth

2 tablespoons olive oil

4 ounces reduced-fat Cheddar cheese

cubed

3 tablespoons nutritional yeast flakes

1 teaspoon mustard powder

½ teaspoon garlic powder

¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg

¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

½ cup panko bread crumbs

Main Dish

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add cauliflower cover and steam until tender about 25 minutes.

Step 3

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 and transfer to a 9x13-inch casserole dish.

Step 4

Blend cauliflower yogurt chicken broth and olive oil in a blender until smooth; pour cauliflower mixture into a saucepan over medium heat. Stir Cheddar cheese nutritional yeast mustard powder garlic powder cayenne pepper and nutmeg into cauliflower mixture; cook and stir until cheese sauce is smooth about 5 minutes. Pour cheese sauce over macaroni; toss to coat.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Mix Parmesan cheese and panko crumbs together in a bowl; sprinkle over macaroni. Bake until Parmesan cheese is melted 3 to 5 minutes.

Nutritional Information

Healthy Creamy Mac and Cheese Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 335.4

% Daily Value *

Protein: 18.3g 37%

Carbohydrates: 42.8g 14%

Dietary Fiber: 4.7g 19%

Sugars: 5g

Fat: 11.5g 18%

Saturated Fat: 4g 20%

Cholesterol: 15.1mg 5%

Vitamin A Iu: 97.8IU 2%

Niacin Equivalents: 19.9mg 153%

Vitamin B6: 2.7mg 168%

Vitamin C: 44.6mg 74%

Folate: 205.6mcg 51%

Calcium: 145.9mg 15%

Iron: 2mg 11%

Magnesium: 38.8mg 14%

Potassium: 474.6mg 13%

Sodium: 283.5mg 11%

Thiamin: 0.4mg 44%

Calories From Fat: 103.6

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.