Skip to main content
Healthier Macaroni and Cheese
Photo: Alexander Maasch

Healthier Macaroni and Cheese

13 ingredients 15 min + 35 min 6 servings openrecipes
Healthier Macaroni and Cheese

"A easy dinner for families on the go."

Share this recipe

Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

1084
Calories
51g
Protein
42g
Fat
125g
Carbs

Counts 10 of 12 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 10 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
Cottage Cheese 1/2 cup (113g) 2% 98
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Mustard 1 tsp (5g) yellow 3
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

  • 12 ounces whole wheat elbow macaroni
  • cooking spray
  • 1/3 cup margarine
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/3 cup flour
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 cups skim milk
  • 2 cups shredded low-fat Cheddar cheese
  • 1 (16 ounce) container low-fat cottage cheese
  • 1/3 cup bread crumbs (optional)
  • 1/3 cup grated fresh Parmesan cheese (optional)

Directions

Step-by-step directions aren't available for this recipe in our database. View the full recipe at the original source →
By allrecipes · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

Curious what else pairs well?

Use our flavor tools to explore molecular pairings, find substitutes, and discover novel combinations.