Healthy Creamy Mac And Cheese Recipe

Name: Healthy Creamy Mac And Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 head cauliflower, chopped; 1 (8 ounce) package elbow macaroni; 1 cup plain Greek yogurt; 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 4 ounces reduced-fat Cheddar cheese, cubed; 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast flakes; 1 teaspoon mustard powder; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional); 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs

Servings: persons

1 head cauliflower, chopped
1 (8 ounce) package elbow macaroni
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 ounces reduced-fat Cheddar cheese, cubed
3 tablespoons nutritional yeast flakes
1 teaspoon mustard powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup panko bread crumbs

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2
Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add cauliflower, cover, and steam until tender, about 25 minutes.
3
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 and transfer to a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
4
Blend cauliflower, yogurt, chicken broth, and olive oil in a blender until smooth; pour cauliflower mixture into a saucepan over medium heat. Stir Cheddar cheese, nutritional yeast, mustard powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and nutmeg into cauliflower mixture; cook and stir until cheese sauce is smooth, about 5 minutes. Pour cheese sauce over macaroni; toss to coat.
5
Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Mix Parmesan cheese and panko crumbs together in a bowl; sprinkle over macaroni. Bake until Parmesan cheese is melted, 3 to 5 minutes.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 head cauliflower, chopped, 1 (8 ounce) package elbow macaroni, 1 cup plain Greek yogurt, 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth, and more.

Yes, Healthy Creamy Mac And Cheese falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Healthy Creamy Mac And Cheese

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