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Light(er) Sweet Potato Mac ‘n Cheese Recipe
Photo: Louis Hansel

Light(er) Sweet Potato Mac ‘n Cheese Recipe

16 ingredients Serves 8 openrecipes
Light(er) Sweet Potato Mac ‘n Cheese Recipe
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

1398
Calories
52g
Protein
42g
Fat
203g
Carbs

Counts 14 of 15 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 14 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Pasta 1 cup cooked (140g) 220
Potato 1 medium (173g) baked 161
Milk 1 cup (244ml) whole 149
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Cheddar Cheese 1 oz (28g) 113
Parmesan Cheese 1 oz (28g) 110
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Nutmeg 1 tsp ground (2.2g) 12
Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Mustard 1 tsp (5g) yellow 3
Sage 1 tsp ground (0.7g) 2
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Wheat 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 lb. sweet potato
  • 13 oz. whole wheat elbow-shaped pasta
  • 1 tbsp + 1 tsp olive oil, divided
  • 1/2 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh sage
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 2 1/4 cups skim milk
  • 6 oz. sharp white cheddar cheese, grated
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 3/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground pepper
  • 1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs, preferably whole wheat
  • 3 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

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By cookincanuck · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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