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Healthier Homemade Mac and Cheese
9 ingredients
20 min + 30 min
4 servings
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"To make this rich mac and cheese recipe healthier we use whole wheat bread crumbs, low-fat milk and cheese, whole wheat noodles, and reduced the amount of butter. Serve with a salad for a healthy meatless dinner."
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
1008
Calories
41g
Protein
38g
Fat
123g
Carbs
Counts 6 of 8 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 6 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Flour | 1 cup (125g) all-purpose | 455 |
| Milk | 1 cup (244ml) whole | 149 |
| Cheddar Cheese | 1 oz (28g) | 113 |
| Parmesan Cheese | 1 oz (28g) | 110 |
| Butter | 1 tbsp (14g) | 102 |
| Wheat Bread | 1 slice (30g) white | 79 |
| Wheat | not in our table | 0 |
| Macaroni | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 1 (16 ounce) package whole wheat macaroni (such as Smart Taste ®)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups shredded low-fat Cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cups low-fat (1%) milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup whole wheat bread crumbs
- 1 pinch paprika
Directions
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