Auntie’s Awesome Baked Mac N’ Cheese (Light)

Mac and cheese originated in the United Kingdom in the 14th century and was brought to America by Thomas Jefferson, who fell in love with the dish while visiting France.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Auntie’s Awesome Baked Mac N’ Cheese (Light)

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Comfort Food, Dinner, Main Dish Recipe Keys: High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr

Servings: 6 Calories: 2100

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 8 ounce Macaroni
• 2 cup Reduced-fat Cheddar Cheese
• ¹⁄₂ cup Parmesan Cheese
• 1 cup Low-fat Milk
• ¹⁄₂ cup Plain Greek Yogurt
• ¹⁄₄ cup Whole Wheat Bread Crumbs
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Garlic Powder
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Onion Powder
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Black Pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Cook the macaroni according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
3. In a large bowl, combine the cooked macaroni, cheddar cheese, parmesan cheese, milk, Greek yogurt, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
4. Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish.
5. In a small bowl, mix the bread crumbs with a tablespoon of melted butter.
6. Sprinkle the bread crumb mixture evenly over the macaroni mixture.
7. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
8. Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.
9. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

Sugars 5g

Protein 15g30%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.