Photo: Alexander Maasch
Good For You Macaroni and Cheese
16 ingredients
25 min + 1 hr
1 - 9x13 inch dish
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"Using the best of all the ideas out there, this mac n' cheese incorporates old-style methods with hidden veggies and a crunchy, new topping that will please both kids and adults. I like to use 'smart' pasta that has calcium and fiber. It's too good to be good for you!"
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
1216
Calories
60g
Protein
40g
Fat
155g
Carbs
Counts 11 of 14 ingredients — the other 3 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 |
| Potato | 1 medium (173g) baked | 161 |
| Milk | 1 cup (244ml) whole | 149 |
| Cheddar Cheese | 1 oz (28g) | 113 |
| Parmesan Cheese | 1 oz (28g) | 110 |
| Butter | 1 tbsp (14g) | 102 |
| Yogurt | 170g plain Greek | 100 |
| Nutmeg | 1 tsp ground (2.2g) | 12 |
| Chili | 1 tsp (2.7g) | 8 |
| Black Pepper | 1 tsp ground (2.3g) | 6 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Macaroni | not in our table | 0 |
| Water | not in our table | 0 |
| Bean | 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 elbow macaroni
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes, or to taste
- 1 pinch ground nutmeg, or to taste
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup canned garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup mashed sweet potatoes
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups shredded, yellow sharp Cheddar cheese, divided
- 1/2 cup shredded, white extra-sharp Cheddar cheese, divided
- 2 tablespoons butter
Directions
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