Low Calorie High Protein Mac and Cheese
A healthier take on the classic mac and cheese, packed with flavor and protein.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Healthy
Ingredients
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- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 2 cups skim milk
- 1 cup low-fat cheese (cheddar or similar)
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup nutritional yeast
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- Optional: cooked chicken or turkey for additional protein
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat the skim milk in a saucepan over medium heat until warm.
- Stir in the low-fat cheese, Greek yogurt, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Keep stirring until smooth.
- Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce, coating it well.
- If desired, mix in cooked chicken or turkey for added protein.
- Serve warm and enjoy your healthier mac and cheese!
Notes
For best results, don’t overcook the pasta, and stir continuously while making the sauce. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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