Healthier Homemade Mac and Cheese

Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Healthier Homemade Mac and Cheese

Healthier Homemade Mac and Cheese
  • PREP TIME
    20 mins
  • COOK TIME
    30 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    50 mins
  • SERVING
    4 People
  • VIEWS
    100

Indulge in the creamy comfort of mac and cheese without the guilt! This lighter take on a classic uses wholesome ingredients to create a satisfying and flavorful dish perfect for a family dinner or a cozy night in.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    107 g
  • Cholesterol
    60 mg
  • Fiber
    11 g
  • Protein
    43 g
  • Saturated Fat
    13 g
  • Sodium
    750 mg
  • Sugar
    10 g
  • Fat
    22 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain.

02

Step

Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour to make a roux. Slowly add milk to roux, stirring constantly. Stir in Cheddar and Parmesan cheeses and cook over low heat until cheese is melted and sauce is thick, about 3 minutes. Place macaroni in large baking dish and pour sauce over macaroni. Stir well.

03

Step

Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add breadcrumbs and stir until butter is absorbed, about 2 to 3 minutes. Spread over macaroni to cover. Sprinkle with paprika.

04

Step

Bake in preheated oven until cheese sauce is hot and breadcrumbs are browned, about 30 minutes.

For an extra layer of flavor, try adding a dash of Dijon mustard to the cheese sauce.
Feel free to experiment with different types of cheese, such as Gruyere or Monterey Jack.
To make this dish even healthier, add some steamed broccoli or spinach to the macaroni before baking.

Dominic Schamberger

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.2/ 5 ( 33 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (5)

  • Alva Stanton

    Apr 30, 2025

    I found the sauce a bit thin, so I added a little more cheese. It turned out perfectly!

  • Lyda Bednargrimes

    Jan 27, 2025

    Easy to follow recipe and a crowd-pleaser!

  • Ashley Erdman

    Dec 16, 2024

    I appreciated the healthier ingredients, and it still tasted great.

  • Abdiel Thompson

    Sep 26, 2024

    The breadcrumb topping added a nice crunch.

  • Monserrat Haley

    Sep 9, 2024

    My kids loved this! They couldn't even tell it was made with whole wheat pasta.

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