Mac and Cheese Light

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  • nataliespiczka
    nataliespiczka Posts: 7
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    Great idea! Or in Mashed Cauliflower too!
  • TKKlima
    TKKlima Posts: 4 Member
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    How many calories?
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    I have been craving macaroni and cheese for ages, so when I spotted this recipe for a healthier, lighter version in Fitness magazine, I decided to give it a try. I was intrigued by the fact that it doesn't use butter, milk or cream, and instead uses onion/garlic to build flavour and texture. It does take a little prep time but it's worth it! It is quite addictive and perfect comfort food for this cold weather. I am looking forward to having leftovers for lunch.

    Ingredients
    Nonstick cooking spray (or drop of oil)
    Salt
    4 ounces whole wheat macaroni ( I used half whole wheat half regular)
    1/2 cup onion-garlic puree*
    1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
    Pinch cayenne pepper
    1 cup shredded 50 percent reduced-fat cheddar ( I only had mozzarella so i used that)
    1/3 cup nonfat Greek yogurt
    1/4 cup whole wheat panko bread crumbs
    1/4 cup grated Parmesan
    * This puree was very intriguing. You \ to put 1 onion with 9 cloves of garlic ( I used just 4, as 9 seemed excessive) in a covered dish in the microwave with 1/2 cup of water for 10 minutes! You then blend it in a blender (magic bullet works great), and it comes out looking like a white, creamy sauce. The leftover puree can be kept in the fridge in a container for a few days.

    Directions

    Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Mist an 8-by-8-inch baking dish with cooking spray; set it aside.
    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add macaroni and cook according to package directions, drain.
    Meanwhile, bring onion-garlic puree, mustard, and cayenne to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring often. Whisk in cheddar until melted. Remove from heat and whisk in yogurt.
    In a medium bowl, toss the macaroni with the cheese sauce. Season with salt to taste. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle panko over the top. Top with Parmesan.
    Bake until Parmesan is melted and macaroni is hot throughout, about 10 minutes.
  • TKKlima
    TKKlima Posts: 4 Member
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    What does it mean when people say BUMP?
  • Nic620
    Nic620 Posts: 553 Member
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    Bump!
  • LovingCruz
    LovingCruz Posts: 640 Member
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    looks good
  • Court222010
    Court222010 Posts: 54
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    bump!
  • kaetmarie
    kaetmarie Posts: 668 Member
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    bump ... making this sauce to put over GF pasta, everyone be jealous :laugh:
  • mrnls
    mrnls Posts: 95 Member
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    bump and thank you
  • JayPeazy
    JayPeazy Posts: 89 Member
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    What does it mean when people say BUMP?

    I've asked this a couple of times and nobody has ever replied. Since then I think I have it figured out. People post that when they like a thread so that they can "bump" it up to the top of the boards so more people can see it. At least, that's what I think.
  • jeannicoleau
    jeannicoleau Posts: 194 Member
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    bump
  • JennieAL
    JennieAL Posts: 1,726 Member
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    What does it mean when people say BUMP?

    I've asked this a couple of times and nobody has ever replied. Since then I think I have it figured out. People post that when they like a thread so that they can "bump" it up to the top of the boards so more people can see it. At least, that's what I think.

    It also puts it in your "My Topics" section so you can easily find it later if you forget how to search for it. It's a quick way to bookmark.
  • cirellim
    cirellim Posts: 269
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    I've been craving mac and cheese lately as well! Definitely will need to give this one a try, thanks!
  • GATORGIRL1000
    GATORGIRL1000 Posts: 1
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    Do you have the nutritional value for thr recipe or do you know what finess magazine the recipe was from.
  • kbendert
    kbendert Posts: 74 Member
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    Thanks for sharing the recipe! I am going to have to try it out!
  • daydream58
    daydream58 Posts: 572 Member
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    So you shred the cheese and THEN measure it by just lightly putting it into the measuring cups?
  • Ireshgurl
    Ireshgurl Posts: 559
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    bump!!!! i so want to try this. my hubby and i both love mac and cheese but it's sooo heavy and fattening, esp the way i make it, lol.
  • Charlottejogs
    Charlottejogs Posts: 351 Member
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    I have been wanting some to-thanks!
  • mikethom
    mikethom Posts: 183 Member
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    Yum! Bump!
  • Piperette
    Piperette Posts: 71 Member
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    Bump
  • eleanoreb
    eleanoreb Posts: 621 Member
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    How many calories?

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    Nutrition facts per serving ( 1/4 of the recipe, about 2/3 cup): 237 calories, 17g protein, 31g carbohydrate, 7g fat, 3g fiber ]

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