Homemade Mac & Cheese!

LauraSchaller
LauraSchaller Posts: 106 Member
edited September 25 in Recipes
I'm looking for a Homemade Mac & Cheese Recipe (without the added fat & calories, of course!) to make for dinner tonight!

Anybody have one they are willing to share?

Thanks in advance ;)

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  • JennaM222
    JennaM222 Posts: 1,996 Member
    WHOLE GRAIN NOODLE & LAUGHING COW CHEESE WEDGES! LITTLE SKIM MILK AND YOU ARE GOOD TO GO :)
  • Paula_Addem
    Paula_Addem Posts: 80 Member
    That sounds yummy!!
  • Pandorian
    Pandorian Posts: 2,055 Member
    take whatever pasta you have, I prefer whole-wheat pasta.... elbows if you want traditional, mix it up if not...
    what cheese is in your fridge? I have cheddar, shred it.
    Drain as usual once cooked thoroughly and add the cheese while pasta is still hot (ie don't rinse in cold water) it will mostly melt itself if the pasta is hot enough and its shredded fine enough. If not make sure your mixing it in an oven safe dish and toss it in the oven to melt the cheese.
  • husker_gal
    husker_gal Posts: 462 Member
    that sounds very yummy!
  • 00trayn
    00trayn Posts: 1,849 Member
    I've never thought of using laughing cow cheese in mac n cheese.... that does sound delicious tho! I might have to try that... any particular flavor of laughing cow?
  • AsaThorsWoman
    AsaThorsWoman Posts: 2,303 Member
    take whatever pasta you have, I prefer whole-wheat pasta.... elbows if you want traditional, mix it up if not...
    what cheese is in your fridge? I have cheddar, shred it.
    Drain as usual once cooked thoroughly and add the cheese while pasta is still hot (ie don't rinse in cold water) it will mostly melt itself if the pasta is hot enough and its shredded fine enough. If not make sure your mixing it in an oven safe dish and toss it in the oven to melt the cheese.

    ^this^

    Modifications could be to add butter and milk, but it's not necessary.
  • jjclem07
    jjclem07 Posts: 127 Member
    I like this question!! I so miss my mac & cheese....gonna try it!!
  • pkizzle7
    pkizzle7 Posts: 26
    I am so going to try that for mac & cheese tonight, brilliant!!!!
  • robincnrr
    robincnrr Posts: 14
    look on the clean eating mag web site
  • JennaM222
    JennaM222 Posts: 1,996 Member
    I like the garlic and herb flavor! But I think any one would really work depending on what you like. Give a few a try and see what you like!!!
  • Pandorian
    Pandorian Posts: 2,055 Member
    When you make the home-made it makes me wonder where the sodium comes from in the boxed mac n cheese... in the cheese powder they give? all my pasta appears to be 0 sodium, and there's of course some in my cheese but my sodium count is much healthier eating the home-made variety...
  • donicagalek
    donicagalek Posts: 526
    Whatever recipe you choose sub the pasta for whole grain, add diced green peppers, diced onion and diced (cooked) chicken. That way you're eating more chicken, veggies and whole grain in your portion than the unhealthy stuffs.
  • LauraSchaller
    LauraSchaller Posts: 106 Member
    Wow! Thanks everyone :) Keep those ideas coming!
  • Midcoast_Mermaid
    Midcoast_Mermaid Posts: 41
    The Sneaky Chef!! (use whole grain pasta instead of regular!

    http://www.thesneakychef.com/free_recipe_lite_mac_cheese.php
  • Butterfly_Kissez
    Butterfly_Kissez Posts: 7
    Ingredients:
    3 cups pasta, cooked (I use whole wheat pasta)
    2 cups cheddar cheese, low fat, shredded
    1 cup cottage cheese, non-fat
    3/4 cup sour cream, non-fat
    1/2 cup skim milk
    2 tbsp onion, grated
    1/2 tspn salt
    1/2 tspn pepper
    1 egg, beaten
    1/4 cup breadcrumbs
    Directions
    Mix together all ingredients except breadcrumbs. Pour into cassarole dish, sprinkle with breadcrumbs and bake at 350 for roughly 30 minutes.


    Calories 142
    Total Fat 10.1g 16%
    Saturated Fat 6.2g 31%
    Trans Fat 0.0g
    Cholesterol 43mg 14%
    Sodium 324mg 14%
    Total Carbohydrates 3.9g 1%
    Dietary Fiber 0.1g 0%
    Sugars 0.9g
    Protein 8.8g
    Vitamin A 7% Vitamin C 0% Calcium18% Iron 2%
  • dawnkitchen
    dawnkitchen Posts: 161
    bump!
  • brapuk
    brapuk Posts: 11 Member
    Ingredients:
    3 cups pasta, cooked (I use whole wheat pasta)
    2 cups cheddar cheese, low fat, shredded
    1 cup cottage cheese, non-fat
    3/4 cup sour cream, non-fat
    1/2 cup skim milk
    2 tbsp onion, grated
    1/2 tspn salt
    1/2 tspn pepper
    1 egg, beaten
    1/4 cup breadcrumbs
    Directions
    Mix together all ingredients except breadcrumbs. Pour into cassarole dish, sprinkle with breadcrumbs and bake at 350 for roughly 30 minutes.


    Calories 142
    Total Fat 10.1g 16%
    Saturated Fat 6.2g 31%
    Trans Fat 0.0g
    Cholesterol 43mg 14%
    Sodium 324mg 14%
    Total Carbohydrates 3.9g 1%
    Dietary Fiber 0.1g 0%
    Sugars 0.9g
    Protein 8.8g
    Vitamin A 7% Vitamin C 0% Calcium18% Iron 2%


    Just wondering what a serving size is for this recipe? It sounds wonderful!
  • awelch79
    awelch79 Posts: 233 Member
    I've never thought of using laughing cow cheese in mac n cheese.... that does sound delicious tho! I might have to try that... any particular flavor of laughing cow?
    I use laughing cow light swiss & also add Green Giant Cauliflower and Cheese Sauce to add my veggies...still low in calories and YUMMY!
  • awelch79
    awelch79 Posts: 233 Member
    Ingredients:
    3 cups pasta, cooked (I use whole wheat pasta)
    2 cups cheddar cheese, low fat, shredded
    1 cup cottage cheese, non-fat
    3/4 cup sour cream, non-fat
    1/2 cup skim milk
    2 tbsp onion, grated
    1/2 tspn salt
    1/2 tspn pepper
    1 egg, beaten
    1/4 cup breadcrumbs
    Directions
    Mix together all ingredients except breadcrumbs. Pour into cassarole dish, sprinkle with breadcrumbs and bake at 350 for roughly 30 minutes.


    Calories 142
    Total Fat 10.1g 16%
    Saturated Fat 6.2g 31%
    Trans Fat 0.0g
    Cholesterol 43mg 14%
    Sodium 324mg 14%
    Total Carbohydrates 3.9g 1%
    Dietary Fiber 0.1g 0%
    Sugars 0.9g
    Protein 8.8g
    Vitamin A 7% Vitamin C 0% Calcium18% Iron 2%


    Just wondering what a serving size is for this recipe? It sounds wonderful!

    I made this while I was on WW and I believe its 1 cup servings.
  • keljo05
    keljo05 Posts: 173
    yummmmmmm
  • sarahs440
    sarahs440 Posts: 405
    bump
  • ecaz
    ecaz Posts: 115
    Take a box of Green Giant frozen broccoli with Cheese Sauce and cook according to package directions - add 1 cup cooked macaroni (whatever you have on hand). Mix. Totally Yummy.
  • brapuk
    brapuk Posts: 11 Member
    Thanks awelch! This is on my menu for tonight! So excited! LoL
  • 00trayn
    00trayn Posts: 1,849 Member
    Take a box of Green Giant frozen broccoli with Cheese Sauce and cook according to package directions - add 1 cup cooked macaroni (whatever you have on hand). Mix. Totally Yummy.

    That sounds brilliant! I have those in my freezer... totally need to try that...
  • Majunta
    Majunta Posts: 575
    How many servings?
    Ingredients:
    3 cups pasta, cooked (I use whole wheat pasta)
    2 cups cheddar cheese, low fat, shredded
    1 cup cottage cheese, non-fat
    3/4 cup sour cream, non-fat
    1/2 cup skim milk
    2 tbsp onion, grated
    1/2 tspn salt
    1/2 tspn pepper
    1 egg, beaten
    1/4 cup breadcrumbs
    Directions
    Mix together all ingredients except breadcrumbs. Pour into cassarole dish, sprinkle with breadcrumbs and bake at 350 for roughly 30 minutes.


    Calories 142
    Total Fat 10.1g 16%
    Saturated Fat 6.2g 31%
    Trans Fat 0.0g
    Cholesterol 43mg 14%
    Sodium 324mg 14%
    Total Carbohydrates 3.9g 1%
    Dietary Fiber 0.1g 0%
    Sugars 0.9g
    Protein 8.8g
    Vitamin A 7% Vitamin C 0% Calcium18% Iron 2%


    Just wondering what a serving size is for this recipe? It sounds wonderful!
  • awelch79
    awelch79 Posts: 233 Member
    How many servings?
    Ingredients:
    3 cups pasta, cooked (I use whole wheat pasta)
    2 cups cheddar cheese, low fat, shredded
    1 cup cottage cheese, non-fat
    3/4 cup sour cream, non-fat
    1/2 cup skim milk
    2 tbsp onion, grated
    1/2 tspn salt
    1/2 tspn pepper
    1 egg, beaten
    1/4 cup breadcrumbs
    Directions
    Mix together all ingredients except breadcrumbs. Pour into cassarole dish, sprinkle with breadcrumbs and bake at 350 for roughly 30 minutes.


    Calories 142
    Total Fat 10.1g 16%
    Saturated Fat 6.2g 31%
    Trans Fat 0.0g
    Cholesterol 43mg 14%
    Sodium 324mg 14%
    Total Carbohydrates 3.9g 1%
    Dietary Fiber 0.1g 0%
    Sugars 0.9g
    Protein 8.8g
    Vitamin A 7% Vitamin C 0% Calcium18% Iron 2%


    Just wondering what a serving size is for this recipe? It sounds wonderful!

    6 servingss 1 cup each. (I add paprika to my breadcrumbs for a little zest!)
  • slchristensen
    slchristensen Posts: 22
    bump
  • cmazza05
    cmazza05 Posts: 1
    http://thesveltegourmet.blogspot.com/2010/03/recipe-makeover-1-svelte-macaroni.html

    delish!!
  • ang_mitch
    ang_mitch Posts: 13 Member
    There is a greater recipe for homemade mac n cheese on skinnytaste.com. I made it the other night and even my husband really enjoyed it. I didnt add the spinach, because my husband doesnt care for it, but it was delicious without and even better the next day.
    http://www.skinnytaste.com/2010/05/lighter-baked-macaroni-and-cheese.html
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