Skinny Mac 'N Cheese

Name: Skinny Mac 'N Cheese
Yield: 5 servings of 1 cup/250 mL
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs 700 g) cauliflower (half of a large head or 1 small head); 8 oz (250 g) uncooked elbow macaroni (2 cups/500 mL); 2 garlic cloves, peeled and sliced; 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) chicken stock or chicken broth; 1/2 cup (125 mL) milk; 2 tbsp (30 mL) flour; 8 oz (250 g) reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese (2 cups/500 mL grated); 1 cup (250 mL) 2% plain low-fat Greek yogurt; Salt and black pepper (optional)

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs 700 g) cauliflower (half of a large head or 1 small head)
8 oz (250 g) uncooked elbow macaroni (2 cups/500 mL)
2 garlic cloves, peeled and sliced
1 1/2 cups (375 mL) chicken stock or chicken broth
1/2 cup (125 mL) milk
2 tbsp (30 mL) flour
8 oz (250 g) reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese (2 cups/500 mL grated)
1 cup (250 mL) 2% plain low-fat Greek yogurt
Salt and black pepper (optional)

Directions

Cut cauliflower into florets. Add the florets, in batches, to the Electric Twist & Chop and pulse until finely grated. (You’ll want about 3 cups/750 mL).
Add the cauliflower, macaroni, and garlic into the Fully Glazed Deep Covered Baker.
Whisk stock, milk and flour until blended. Pour into the baker; mix well.
Microwave, covered on HIGH 9-10 minutes. Remove and stir; microwave another 9-10 minutes or until macaroni is tender. Carefully remove the baker from the microwave. Add the yogurt and 1½ cups (375 mL) of the cheese; stir until well blended. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
Microwave, covered, on HIGH 1 minute or until cheese is melted.

Yield:

5 servings of 1 cup/250 mL

Nutrients per serving:

U.S. Nutrients per serving: Calories 340 Total Fat 7 g, Saturated Fat 3.5 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 430 mg, Carbohydrate 46 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 26 g