Learn How to Make it

healthy mac & cheese

Yield

6 people

Type

Main Deal

Time

20 minuets

Level

Beginner

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Why You'll Love it

- No heavy cream - SO cheesy - Super creamy

Ingredients

- 12 oz noodles (elbow pasta), chickpea, whole wheat, regular, gluten-free - 1 tbsp butter - 1.5 tbsp all-purpose or gluten-free 1:1 flour - ½ cup broth, veggie or chicken - ¾ cup low-fat milk - ½ cup cottage cheese - 1 cup cheddar cheese

Step 1

On medium-low heat, melt 1 tbsp of butter in a pot. Add 1.5 tbsp of flour and mix until a golden brown roux forms, stirring often.

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Step 2

Slowly whisk in ½ cup of broth, followed by ¾ cup of low-fat milk.

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Step 3

Remove the pot from the heat and add the cheddar cheese and all the cottage cheese.

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Step 4

Add the cooked noodles to the sauce and mix!

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22 grams of protein per serving!

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