Healthy Mac and Cheese

AuthorRebecca
DifficultyBeginner

Cheese. Macaroni. Greek Yogurt. Broccoli. Spinach.

Prep Time15 minsCook Time5 minsTotal Time20 mins
 16 oz Macaroni. I use the macaroni that has vegetables infused or whole wheat macaroni.
 1 block of cheddar cheese
 ¼ cup mozzarella cheese
 ½ cup Greek yogurt
  cup Milk
 1 package of broccoli
 3 tbsp Pumpkin puree (optional)
 3 tbsp Flaxmeal or chia seeds (optional)
1

Boil macaroni according the package instructions.

2

While macaroni is boiling, microwave broccoli. Puree broccoli and set in a small bowl. You can also use a bag of cauliflower in place of broccoli or in addition.

3

Shred cheddar cheese and mozzarella. I actually cut up both cheeses and place in the food processor. I also like to add whatever cheese is in the fridge like gouda.

4

Strain macaroni and return to hot pot on the same burner it was boiling on but turn the burner off. Add the yogurt, cheese, milk, purees, flax or chia seeds. Stir together. Ted likes it with a lot of Greek yogurt so at this point, I add more. The kids like it when it's cheesy and saucy.

Ingredients

 16 oz Macaroni. I use the macaroni that has vegetables infused or whole wheat macaroni.
 1 block of cheddar cheese
 ¼ cup mozzarella cheese
 ½ cup Greek yogurt
  cup Milk
 1 package of broccoli
 3 tbsp Pumpkin puree (optional)
 3 tbsp Flaxmeal or chia seeds (optional)

Directions

1

Boil macaroni according the package instructions.

2

While macaroni is boiling, microwave broccoli. Puree broccoli and set in a small bowl. You can also use a bag of cauliflower in place of broccoli or in addition.

3

Shred cheddar cheese and mozzarella. I actually cut up both cheeses and place in the food processor. I also like to add whatever cheese is in the fridge like gouda.

4

Strain macaroni and return to hot pot on the same burner it was boiling on but turn the burner off. Add the yogurt, cheese, milk, purees, flax or chia seeds. Stir together. Ted likes it with a lot of Greek yogurt so at this point, I add more. The kids like it when it's cheesy and saucy.

Notes

Healthy Mac and Cheese