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Macaroni Cheese.

RedVelvetCurls
RedVelvetCurls Posts: 304 Member
edited December 2024 in Food and Nutrition
Okay, confession time... Mac 'n' cheese is my weakness. It was the first solid food I tried as a baby, and it's been a favourite ever since. I've recently been desperate for a bowl of it recently, but I can't find any good recipes that won't take up more than half my calorie allowance!

Does anyone have any healthier mac 'n' cheese recipes? I know that it can't exactly BE healthy, given it's cheese-based, but any advice would be appreciated!

Thanks guys. :flowerforyou:

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  • FlipThis112
    FlipThis112 Posts: 49 Member
    http://www.skinnytaste.com/2011/09/skinny-baked-broccoli-macaroni-and.html

    This isn't quite like gooey/cheesy macaroni and cheese from your childhood, but it is super tasty and hits the spot when you are craving it!!
  • lbaileyjohannsen
    lbaileyjohannsen Posts: 133 Member
    Hmmm I would say if you really want it, maybe try doing a little bit of extra exercise to allow the extra calories. Find a recipe with as few ingredients as possible to keep it simple, and enjoy. Here is my favorite mac n cheese recipe--from a local restaurant in my area, really simple and nice and creamy:

    http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/the-best-of/old-mac-recipe/index.html
  • RedVelvetCurls
    RedVelvetCurls Posts: 304 Member
    I'm drooling rainbows here, thanks guys! And yes, I think working out extra for mac 'n' cheese for dinner is a worthy trade. :D
  • angelicasmommy
    angelicasmommy Posts: 303 Member
    I make the real stuff for lunch. I had 56g rice noodles (gluten free) 1/2 cheese packet, 1 can tuna and some broccoli. Delish :) 450 calories but I have exercised and am doing more later to make up for it. I totally think it's worth it, and I think it's fairly healthy.
    Note: I don't make this an every day thing.
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