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LIGHTER BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE - SKINNYTASTE



Lighter Baked Macaroni and Cheese - Skinnytaste image

This creamy baked mac and cheese recipe is a lighter version of the classic recipe with added fiber from spinach. It's comfort food at it's finest!

Provided by Gina

Categories     Dinner    Lunch

Total Time 50 minutes

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 35 minutes

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

12 oz elbow macaroni (wheat or whole wheat)
2 tbsp butter
1/4 cup flour
1/4 cup minced onion
2 cups skim milk
1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
8 oz reduced fat cheddar (for best results shred yourself)
salt and pepper
4 cups baby spinach
2 tbsp grated Parmesan
1/4 cup seasoned whole wheat bread crumbs
olive oil spray

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in salted water according to package directions. Spray a baking dish with buttered flavor Pam.
  • Preheat oven to 375F°.
  • In a large, heavy skillet, melt butter. Add flour and cook over low heat stirring with a whisk.
  • Add onion and cook another 2 minutes. Add milk and chicken broth and continue whisking, raising heat to medium-high until it comes to a boil and becomes smooth and thick. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Once it becomes thick, remove from heat, add cheese 1/4 cup at a time and mix well until cheese is melted. Adjust salt and pepper to taste, add cooked macaroni and baby spinach.
  • Pour into baking dish. Top with grated cheese and breadcrumbs. Spray a little more oil on top.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes, then broil for a few minutes to get the breadcrumbs golden.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 cup, Calories 261 kcal, CarbohydrateContent 36.5 g, FatContent 7.5 g, FiberContent 5.5 g, ProteinContent 13 g, SaturatedFatContent 4 g, CholesterolContent 20.5 mg, SodiumContent 277 mg, SugarContent 5 g

BAKED BROCCOLI MACARONI AND CHEESE - SKINNYTASTE



Baked Broccoli Macaroni and Cheese - Skinnytaste image

This easy, homemade, baked mac and cheese recipe adds broccoli to the mix, a great way to sneak veggies in a kid's favorite dish! It's also lightened up, so less calories than traditional mac and cheese.

Provided by Gina

Categories     Dinner    Side Dish

Total Time 35 minutes

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

12 oz high fiber elbows like Ronzoni Smart Taste
1 1/2 tbsp butter
1/4 cup minced onion
1/4 cup flour
2 cups skim milk
1 cup fat free chicken broth (vegetarians use vegetable broth)
8 oz 2 cups reduced-fat sharp cheddar (Cabot 50%)
salt and fresh pepper to taste
12 oz fresh broccoli florets (I used pre-cut bag)
2 tbsp grated parmesan
1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
cooking spray

Steps:

  • Cook pasta and broccoli together in a large pot of salted water, according to package directions for al dente (or slightly under cook 2 minutes). Spray a baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • In a large, heavy skillet, melt butter. Add onion and cook over low heat about 2 minutes, add flour and cook another minute, or until the flour is golden and well combined. Add milk and chicken broth and whisk, raising heat to medium-high until it comes to a boil; cook about 5 minutes or until the sauce becomes smooth and thick. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Once the sauce is thick, remove from heat, add cheese and mix well until cheese is melted. Adjust salt and pepper to taste, add cooked macaroni and broccoli and mix well. Pour into prepared baking dish. Top with grated cheese and breadcrumbs. Spray a little more cooking spray on top.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes, then broil for a few minutes to get the breadcrumbs golden.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 cup, Calories 315 kcal, CarbohydrateContent 44 g, ProteinContent 18 g, FatContent 10 g, SaturatedFatContent 1.4 g, CholesterolContent 7 mg, SodiumContent 216 mg, FiberContent 6 g, SugarContent 4 g

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