Skinny Baked Broccoli Macaroni and Cheese
This Mac and Cheese is a creamy, cheesy, rich pasta dish with the healthy addition of broccoli. It is a lighter, healthier version of the classic comfort food but will satisfy that comfort food craving!
How to Make This:
Ingredients:
12oz whole wheat macaroni noodles
1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/4 cup flour
2 cups shredded ,low fat cheddar cheese (I used the WW brand)
1 1/2 Tablespoons butter spread (I like Brummel and Brown)
1/8 cup parmesan cheese
1 small onion chopped
16 oz broccoli, fresh or frozen
1 cup chicken broth
2 cups skim milk
1 tsp minced garlic
1 tsp dijon mustard
salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
Bring a large pot to boil and cook pasta and broccoli together until pasta is Al dente.
Heat a large pan on low heat and add butter.
Once butter is melted, add onions and cook about a minute.
Add in garlic and cook a minute more.
Add flour and cook until slightly browned.
Add in broth and milk and stir well.
Turn up heat to med/high and bring mixture to a boil.
Stir and cook about 5 minutes until mixture is thickened.
Once thickened, remove from heat and mix in cheese, mustard, and salt and pepper to taste.
Stir in drained pasta and broccoli.
Pour into 9X9 greased casserole dish.
Top with bread crumbs and parmesan cheese and bake at 375 for 15-20 minutes.
Broil for a couple minutes to brown top.
Enjoy!
WW Points (Per Serving):
Makes 8 servings, of about 2 cups each. 8 WW PTs a serving. If you are a WW member click this link to take you to the recipe and Recipe builder, current plan points, and track it in the WW app.➡ WW Recipe (Must be logged into WW on a device with the app.)
Nutrition Facts:
Yield: 8 servings
CALORIES: 321 TOTAL FAT: 8 g SATURATED FAT: 4 g CHOLESTEROL: 23 mg SODIUM: 432 mg CARBOHYDRATES: 45 g FIBER: 7 g SUGAR: 6 g PROTEIN: 18 g
*Nutritional Information was calculated using myfitnesspal, values may vary based off ingredients selected.
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