Description
A lighter take on classic mac and cheese, packed with flavor.
Ingredients
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- 8 oz whole wheat macaroni
- 2 cups cauliflower florets
- 1 cup low-fat milk
- 1 cup reduced-fat cheese, shredded
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook macaroni according to package instructions.
- Steam cauliflower until tender.
- In a blender, combine steamed cauliflower, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
- In a large pot, mix cooked macaroni with the cauliflower sauce.
- Add shredded cheese and stir until melted.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add cooked bacon bits.
- You can replace cauliflower with butternut squash for a different taste.
- Adjust seasoning based on your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Low Calorie Mac Cheese