Photo: Eaters Collective
Healthy Creamy Mac and Cheese
13 ingredients
15 min + 45 min
6 servings
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"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."
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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