Healthy mac 'n' cheese?

elana1987

Is there such a thing?

It's probably my favorite comfort food - and if anyone has an easy (and easy on the cals) recipe, that would be awesome! Thanks!

Qarol

Is there such a thing?

Those exact words popped into my mind when I read the title.

tammykoon

I like "Hungry Girl" Mac'n cheese. I use whole wheat pasta and laughing cow cheese. You can save some of the pasta water to thin the "sauce" out if it's too thick.

ArmyWifeBrionna

Skinnytaste.com

She has a huge assortment of great recipes and one includes an AMAZING Mac & Cheese!

CherrySunday

OMG, PLEASE say that there is one!! That's one of the foods I miss the most. I'm going to go and search one out right now!! Be back!

crazymama2two

i just made the skinnytaste.com mac and cheese last weekend.

to effin die for!! it was soooo good

Kristie18

I like "Hungry Girl" Mac'n cheese. I use whole wheat pasta and laughing cow cheese. You can save some of the pasta water to thin the "sauce" out if it's too thick.

I agree. It is yummy, fast and easy

elana1987

Thanks, all! I'll have to try some recipes and report back. :happy:

lindsaylove07

Bump!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

lindsaylove07

Bump!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

marie_2454

I have no idea, but I was wondering this just yesterday! Lol I googled it, but couldn't find any that didn't take forever to prepare and were within my (meager) culinary talents :laugh: Hopefully someone here has a great recipe!

bcattoes

I make it with Barilla plus pasta, 2% milk cheese and use canned skimmed milk instead of heavy cream and a combination of olive oil and Benecol instead of butter. If you are not opposed to tofu, adding a little silken tofu can help bulk it up without changing the taste. It's still pretty high calorie so not something you want to eat every day, but certainly better than the high fat white pasta stuff.

Derbygrrl77

I agree 100%-hungry grrl!! and her alfredo pasta( w laughing cow ect) is awesome!!

elana1987

Wow, some awesome ideas!! Great!

meganmcg77

I made the Hungry Girl Mac & Cheese for the first time last night - it was so good! And only 202 calories.

CherrySunday

Found one in my Eat This Not That recipe book:

(You could probably cut calories by taking out the ham and the bread crumbs).

(serves 6)

2 Tbsp butter
1/2 a yellow onion
2 Tbsp flour
3 cups milk
2 cups shredded extra sharp cheddar
salt and pepper to taste
1 lb of elbow macaroni
1/4 cup chopped pickled jalapenos
2 oz ham or prosciutto cut into think strips
1/2 cup Panko bread crumbs
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

480 calories, 9 grams of fat, 450mg sodium.

Kristie18

Please Cheese Me

Our mac 'n cheese doesn't need to be a fluorescent shade of orange to stand up to the competition. It tastes AMAZING, and it's as simple as A-B-C, 1-2-3, Do-Re-Mi. (P.S. The cheesy cauliflower works perfectly here -- trust us!)

Ingredients:
6 cups (about 24 oz.) frozen Green Giant Cauliflower & Cheese Sauce
2 cups uncooked Ronzoni Healthy Harvest Whole Wheat Blend Rotini Pasta (or another whole-wheat or whole-wheat-blend pasta)
3 wedges The Laughing Cow Light Original Swiss cheese
Optional: salt and black pepper, to taste

Directions:
Prepare pasta according to the instructions on the box, and then drain well and set aside. While pasta is cooking, place contents of the cauliflower & sauce package in a large microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave for 12 - 16 minutes, until sauce has melted and cauliflower is hot.

Once the bowl is cool enough to handle, remove it from the microwave and add cooked pasta. Set aside. Unwrap cheese wedges and place in a small microwave-safe dish. Microwave for 30 seconds. Stir until smooth, and then add to the bowl.

Mix thoroughly, ensuring that the Laughing Cow cheese is evenly distributed and the pasta and cauliflower are coated in cheese sauce. If you like, season to taste with salt and pepper. Enjoy!

MAKES 4 SERVINGS



Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 202
Fat: 4.5g
Sodium: 825mg
Carbs: 36g
Fiber: 5g
Sugars: 6g
Protein: 8.5g

PointsPlus® value 5*

dandy_mandy

Yummy ideas, thanks all!!

TonyaJ83

http://www.theppk.com/2011/02/mac-shews/

minadeathclutch

I like "Hungry Girl" Mac'n cheese. I use whole wheat pasta and laughing cow cheese. You can save some of the pasta water to thin the "sauce" out if it's too thick.

wow that sounds sooo delish

lmarshel

If you like the traditional blue box, we use the Kraft Deluxe Dinner made with 2% cheese sauce. It's fast, easy, delicious and only 290 calories per serving. There are 4 servings in a box, and we have this quite often. I eat it as a side, because I'm from the south and we don't do mac & cheese as a MEAL. LOL

hellhammer

It might sound weird but kraft diner is quite healthy in fact check the label

reagansmom05

i make baked mac n cheese and the original recipe [2C cheese] is totally fattening and high cal. but i made it the other day using the kraft fat free cheese and slightly lower cal pasta [i just compared real quick in the store] and fat free milk. it cut the calories down so much that i was able to eat the leftovers for lunch, a big bowl with sliced tomato on top for under 200cal.

elana1987

That sounds awesome - thanks!!

Rilke

It might sound weird but kraft diner is quite healthy in fact check the label

400 calories and 600 mg of sodium per (tiny) prepared serving, almost no fiber, processed fake cheese, preservatives, and artificial colors. . . .

If that's your "healthy" I'd hate to see unhealthy

SusM321

Bump! Oh my how I've been craving Mac & Cheese. I will go check out Gina's Skinny taste & Healthygirl!

laurstarks

It might sound weird but kraft diner is quite healthy in fact check the label

400 calories and 600 mg of sodium per (tiny) prepared serving, almost no fiber, processed fake cheese, preservatives, and artificial colors. . . .

If that's your "healthy" I'd hate to see unhealthy

no kidding. the thought of kraft mac & cheese makes me feel like i've gained 20 pounds instantaneously.

ecaz

sorry - Double post

ecaz

I dont know what is wrong with this thing

ecaz

Triple post!!!!!!!!!!!

ecaz

Ok this is crazy