Healthy Mac and Cheese Recipe

Name: Healthy Mac and Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 package whole wheat orecchiette; 1 stick butter; 1/2 cup shallots, thinly sliced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 5 cups rice milk; 1/2 pound low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded; 1/4 pound, plus 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated; 1/4 pound gruyere cheese, shredded; 1/4 pound light creme fraiche; 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 teaspoon yellow mustard powder; 2 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs; 1/2 cup toasted bread crumbs; 1/2 cup parsley, washed and dried; 1/4 cup basil leaves, washed and dried; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper; 2 cups cooked collard greens

Servings: persons

1 package whole wheat orecchiette
1 stick butter
1/2 cup shallots, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
5 cups rice milk
1/2 pound low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
1/4 pound, plus 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
1/4 pound gruyere cheese, shredded
1/4 pound light creme fraiche
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon yellow mustard powder
2 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
1/2 cup toasted bread crumbs
1/2 cup parsley, washed and dried
1/4 cup basil leaves, washed and dried
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
2 cups cooked collard greens

1
Preheat oven to broiler setting at 375F.
2
Cook the orecchiette per the packages instructions.
3
Drain and set aside.
4
Melt the butter in a stock pot, and saute shallots until caramelized then stir in flour.
5
Add garlic and rice milk.
6
Continue to stir until flour is dissolved and there are no lumps.
7
Bring to a boil.
8
Reduce heat to low then add all cheeses, including creme fraiche.
9
Whisk until cheeses are melted and incorporated into the sauce.
10
Mix in nutmeg, mustard powder, salt and pepper.
11
Toss pasta together with sauce and greens and transfer to a baking pan.
12
In a food processor, blend panko, bread crumbs, parsley, basil, Parmesan, salt and pepper until fine.
13
Sprinkle breadcrumb topping over the pasta and place in oven.
14
Broil for 5 to 8 minutes, until golden brown.

1595

kcal

Calories

Fat

203

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 package whole wheat orecchiette, 1 stick butter, 1/2 cup shallots, thinly sliced, 2 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Healthy Mac and Cheese falls under the General 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 Mac and Cheese

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