Healthy Mac and Cheese Recipe -Ultimate Classic Comfort Food
My healthy Mac and cheese recipe is always a family favorite and I have to admit my kids do like the Kraft macaroni and cheese dinner version in the box. Well, I had to come up with a healthier mac and cheese recipe that was easy plus I had to try to convince my kids how good my macaroni and cheese recipe was. So, I did it! My trim and terrific baked mac and cheese recipe that’s in my Gulf Coast Favorites cookbook is better for you and healthier. Plus, hard to beat a no boil mac and cheese recipe!
| Servings 12 (2/3 cup) servings |
- 5 cups skim milk
- 1 egg
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon butter melted
- 1 package small sea shell pasta or macaroni 16-ounce.
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese divided
Ingredients
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- Preheat oven 350°F. Coat 2-quart baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In bowl, whisk together milk, egg, and sugar. Combine butter, pasta and 1 1/2 cups cheese in prepared dish. Pour milk mixture over and stir well.
- Bake, covered, about 50 minutes or until all liquid is almost absorbed. Uncover and sprinkle with remaining cheese; continue baking 5-10 minutes more.
Per Serving: Calories 255, Calories from fat 19%, Fat 5 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 32 mg, Sodium 178 mg, Carbohydrate 37 g, Dietary Fiber 1 g, Sugars 10 g, Protein 14 g, Diabetic Exchanges 2 starch, 1/2 fat-free milk, 1 lean meat
Easy Mac and Cheese Recipe is ONE STEP-No Boiling Pasta
What’s best about this easy healthy Mac and Cheese recipe is you don’t even have to boil the pasta. Just toss all the ingredients in one dish and magically it turns out out easy to whip up and absolutely delicious. Nothing fancy as this family favorite uses pantry ingredients that you probably already have at your home.
Good southern recipes are in my Gulf Coast Favorites cookbook like this family-friendly and simple No Boil Mac and Cheese recipes. Plus, all your favorite Louisiana recipes made healthier! Even a Crawfish Mac and Cheese recipe!
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Oven To Table No Boil Mac and Cheese Recipe
I usually use a Pyrex oblong baking dish which should be a staple in your home. Here’s a fantastic oblong porcelain baking dish perfect for this no boil mac and cheese recipe.
From oven to table or great if you’re bring the Mac and Cheese somewhere. If going casual make in a foil pan so no returning dishes. I think this will become a a go to quick family mac and cheese recipe!
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