Skinnytaste · by Gina Homolka★ 4.9 (61)
Healthy Mac and Cheese Recipe
NUTRITION · PER SERVING50M COOK
CAL 17%·PRO 41%
CARBS 45G51% OF CAL
4G FIBER36G OTHER4G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 10G26% OF CAL
4G SAT6G UNSAT
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
A lighter baked mac and cheese with spinach stirred in for extra nutrition and fiber. Creamy comfort food that's healthier than the original.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 8- 12 ounces elbow macaroni (wheat, whole wheat, high protein or gluten-free)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup flour (or gluten-free flour mix)
- 1/4 cup minced onion
- 2 cups skim milk (use rice milk for dairy-free)
- 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 8 ounces reduced-fat cheddar (for best results shred yourself. Use Violife for dairy-free)
- kosher salt (and black pepper, to taste)
- 4 cups baby spinach
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
- 1/4 cup seasoned whole wheat bread crumbs
- olive oil spray
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 50M
CAL 17%·PRO 41%
CARBS 45G51% OF CAL
4G FIBER36G OTHER4G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 10G26% OF CAL
4G SAT6G UNSAT
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 15m
- Cook
- 35m
- Sodium
- 657mg
- Total sugar
- 4g
Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 869mg
- Calcium
- 412mg
- Iron
- 3mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 15M
- SODIUM
- 657MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.