Healthier Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Macaroni and cheese dates back to the 14th century in Italy, where it was first recorded in a cookbook by Martino da Como.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Healthier Baked Macaroni and Cheese

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 8 ounce Whole wheat macaroni
• 1.5 cup Reduced-fat cheddar cheese
• 1 cup Low-fat milk
• 0.5 cup Plain Greek yogurt
• 0.5 cup Whole wheat breadcrumbs
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Boil the macaroni according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
2. In a saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat until it starts steaming. Remove from heat and stir in the cheddar cheese until melted. Stir in the Greek yogurt, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
3. In a baking dish, combine the cooked macaroni and the cheese sauce. Mix well to coat the macaroni.
4. In a small bowl, mix together the breadcrumbs and olive oil. Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the macaroni.
5. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.
6. Let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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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.