Healthy mac 'n' cheese?

ecaz

I'm not sure if there is a "healthy" mac and cheese. But you can certainly find some that are less of a disaster than others. Here is my favorite...so quick.

Boil 2 oz of elbows (Ronzoni Smart Taste is what I use)
Nuke a box of Green Giant Broccoli and Cheese sauce

When both are cooked, just mix them together. There is enough cheese sauce to cover the macaroni.


If you eat the whole thing:

Calories 300
Carbs 73
Fat 9
Protein

Total: 300 73 9 14 1 417
Per Serving: 150 37 5 7 1 209

healthyjen342

bump....because if there is I need to make it!

nmclaurin

Trader Joe's has a "reduced gulit" mac and cheese that tastes awesome. The whole package is 270 calories and tastes great.

silkysly

Have you tried Dream Fields Pasta?

theflyingartist

Sorry if this is a repeat, but for VEGANS or non-vegans alike.. a low cal no fat mac and cheeze:
You can make this dish creamier by adding Earth Balance margarine. Try it the low-fat way first, and if you need it to be richer, add a little margarine to taste. This recipe is also low in sodium, so salt-lovers may need to add salt.

1 pound pasta (regular or gluten-free)

Blend together:
1 1/4 cups water
1 cup plain, fat-free soymilk (may use other non-dairy milk)
3/4 cup nutritional yeast
3 tablespoons cornstarch or potato starch
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt (or more to taste)
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
pinch cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons tahini
1 teaspoon mellow white miso (or additional salt)
black pepper to taste

Put the pasta on to boil, according to package directions. While it’s cooking, blend all remaining ingredients together in a blender. When the pasta is al dente, drain it, reserving about 1/2 cup of the cooking water, and return the pasta to pan. Add the sauce mixture and cook, stirring, until mixture boils and thickens. Add a little of the pasta water if more moistness is needed.

If the sauce is not as flavorful as you’d like, add a little more mustard and onion powder.

Note: My daughter likes her macaroni a florescent yellow, so I usually add more turmeric.

Makes 8 servings. Per serving: 303 Calories (kcal); 4g Total Fat; (10% calories from fat); 15g Protein; 54g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 316mg Sodium; 5g Fiber. Also, if you use nutritional yeast fortified with B-12, one serving provides 100% of the daily requirement of that vitamin.

SaddyPants

Trader Joe's has a "reduced gulit" mac and cheese that tastes awesome. The whole package is 270 calories and tastes great.

I'm glad to hear this! I bought some when I was at TJs the other day and I haven't tried it yet.

Rae6503

The "light prep" of regular old Kraft is not that high in calories. I don't think I'd call it healthy but if Kraft dinner is what you crave...

HeatherYevette

The Amy's brand organic frozen mac & cheese is an ok choice My husband and I will split a 9 OZ box for a side dish. 205 calories isn't too bad for a splurge

tameko2

Trader Joe's has a "reduced gulit" mac and cheese that tastes awesome. The whole package is 270 calories and tastes great.

I'm glad to hear this! I bought some when I was at TJs the other day and I haven't tried it yet.

I need to try this too, that was always a quick and easy meal for us (need to figure out a good replacement protein to add too since we used to do hotdogs... )

Mountain_woman

bump

crazywheaten

Skinnytaste.com

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

I'm trying to find that recipe on the site... the only search I can find is a Google search. Can you direct me to what section it's listed under?

glassyo

Is it this one?

http://www.skinnytaste.com/2010/05/lighter-baked-macaroni-and-cheese.html

crobinson53

I used to love Amy's Mac and Cheese in the healthy frozen section at the grocery store (Wegman's/Giant). I can't remember the nutritional information. It can't be more than 400 calories and maybe 400-500 sodium. I'll check it out next time I'm in there.

mamaberube

I'm not sure if there is a "healthy" mac and cheese. But you can certainly find some that are less of a disaster than others. Here is my favorite...so quick.

Boil 2 oz of elbows (Ronzoni Smart Taste is what I use)
Nuke a box of Green Giant Broccoli and Cheese sauce

When both are cooked, just mix them together. There is enough cheese sauce to cover the macaroni.


If you eat the whole thing:

Calories 300
Carbs 73
Fat 9
Protein

Total: 300 73 9 14 1 417
Per Serving: 150 37 5 7 1 209

Now this sounds tasty and fast!!!! I'm buying broc.cheese today to make this !! Thanks

tacticalhippie

My cousin said they have it made with broccoli in Canada.

dodd319

I'm not sure if there is a "healthy" mac and cheese. But you can certainly find some that are less of a disaster than others. Here is my favorite...so quick.

Boil 2 oz of elbows (Ronzoni Smart Taste is what I use)
Nuke a box of Green Giant Broccoli and Cheese sauce

When both are cooked, just mix them together. There is enough cheese sauce to cover the macaroni.


If you eat the whole thing:

Calories 300
Carbs 73
Fat 9
Protein

Total: 300 73 9 14 1 417
Per Serving: 150 37 5 7 1 209

Now this sounds tasty and fast!!!! I'm buying broc.cheese today to make this !! Thanks

This sounds good & so easy!! I will definitely be making it soon!

dodd319

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*

I'll be trying this one as well!

Thanks!!

Elle_Jamaicangirl81

i need to try one of these... i miss mac and cheese.

thanks y'all