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Healthy Creamy Mac and Cheese
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Healthy Creamy Mac and Cheese

13 ingredients 15 min + 45 min 6 servings openrecipes
Healthy Creamy Mac and Cheese

"Cauliflower and nutritional yeast add protein and vitamins while blending the cauliflower, Greek yogurt, low-fat sharp Cheddar, and chicken stock create a creamy texture. The sharp Cheddar plus spices maintain a nice cheesy taste. It's better than you might think."

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

1144
Calories
82g
Protein
38g
Fat
117g
Carbs

Counts 11 of 12 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 11 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Chicken 100g cooked 165
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Cheddar Cheese 1 oz (28g) 113
Parmesan Cheese 1 oz (28g) 110
Yogurt 170g plain Greek 100
Broccoli 1 cup chopped (156g) 55
Nutmeg 1 tsp ground (2.2g) 12
Chili 1 tsp (2.7g) 8
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Mustard 1 tsp (5g) yellow 3
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 head cauliflower, chopped
  • 1 (8 ounce) package elbow macaroni
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 ounces reduced-fat Cheddar cheese, cubed
  • 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast flakes
  • 1 teaspoon mustard powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs

Directions

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