HEALTHIER CHUCK'S FAVORITE MAC AND CHEESE
We kept the cottage cheese and sour cream that make this macaroni and cheese recipe unique, but used lower-fat versions of each. The healthier version also uses whole grain macaroni and whole wheat breadcrumbs.
Provided by MakeItHealthy
Categories 100+ Pasta and Noodle Recipes Noodle Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes. Drain.
- Stir together macaroni, shredded Cheddar cheese, cottage cheese, sour cream, Parmesan cheese, and salt and pepper in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Mix together bread crumbs and melted butter in a small bowl; sprinkle topping over macaroni mixture.
- Bake until top is golden in the preheated oven, 30 to 35 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 379.5 calories, Carbohydrate 45.9 g, Cholesterol 32.2 mg, Fat 9.9 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 28.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 741.8 mg, Sugar 4.4 g
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Jamil Khan
[email protected]This mac and cheese is a great recipe for a weeknight meal.
omshankar sah
[email protected]This mac and cheese is a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables.
deepen karki
[email protected]This mac and cheese is delicious! I love the combination of cheeses and the crispy breadcrumb topping.
Nuuro Maxamuud
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of mac and cheese, but this recipe is amazing. It's so creamy and cheesy, and the perfect comfort food.
Margaret Bigelow
[email protected]This mac and cheese is a great dish to serve at a party. It's easy to make ahead of time and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Showrov Das
[email protected]I love that this mac and cheese is baked. It gives the dish a nice crispy crust and it's also a great way to brown the breadcrumb topping.
Prite Prite
[email protected]This mac and cheese is a great way to use up leftover cheese. I always have a few blocks of cheese in my fridge and this is a great way to use them up.
Goodness Ijeoma
[email protected]I'm always looking for new ways to make mac and cheese and this recipe is definitely a keeper. It's so flavorful and cheesy, and it's perfect for a special occasion.
Mary Muthoni
[email protected]This mac and cheese is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.
Dan Roy
[email protected]I love that this mac and cheese is made with whole wheat pasta. It gives the dish a more nutty flavor and it's also more filling.
Shahbaz Khan
[email protected]This mac and cheese is a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love it and they don't even realize they're eating broccoli.
David Maximoff
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about making a healthier mac and cheese, but this recipe proved me wrong. It's just as delicious as the traditional version, but it's also better for you.
Haseeb Almani
[email protected]I'm a huge fan of mac and cheese and this recipe is one of the best I've ever tried. It's so creamy and cheesy, and the perfect comfort food.
Mukaram AbbasHERO
[email protected]This mac and cheese is delicious! I love the combination of cheeses and the crispy breadcrumb topping.
Zidi Baloch Zidibaloch123
[email protected]I've made this mac and cheese several times now and it's always a hit. It's my go-to comfort food recipe.
Simon Tiri
[email protected]This mac and cheese is a great way to use up leftover chicken or vegetables. It's also a great dish to make for a potluck.
Mim Jan
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of mac and cheese, but this recipe is amazing. It's so flavorful and comforting.
Ranzeet Thakuri
[email protected]I made this mac and cheese for my family last night and they loved it! Even my picky eater son ate two helpings.
Obanye Peculiar
[email protected]This mac and cheese is a game-changer! It's so creamy and cheesy, but it's also healthier than traditional recipes. I love that it uses whole wheat pasta and reduced-fat cheese.