Mac Recipes

Butternut squash helps slim down this macaroni and cheese. You can't taste it, and it boosts the nutritional value of the dish!

All the flavor you crave, in macaroni and cheese form to keep your fingers clean!

Regular mac and cheese turns into a balanced meal with the help of chicken and veggies.

Although this dish is lower in fat due to the skim milk and reduced-fat cheese, you’ll love it so much, you may never resort to the fluorescent-orange boxed stuff again

This is my family's recipe for many generations, I just love it!

The BEST homemade Macoroni & cheese ever!!

Another delicious recipe my boyfriend and I got from his mom. Try it, she's an amazing cook!

the best vegan mac & cheese you'll ever eat. good for you with hidden veggies! and no yucky nutritional yeast sauce!

A vegan version of mac & cheese from IsaChandra, contributor to the Post Punk Kitchen blog. Instead of cheese, this version gets its magic from a soaked and blended cashews, nutritional yeast (optional) and the secret ingredient-- sauerkraut! Doesn't replicate the gooeyness of traditional Mac & Cheese, but it should be appreciated as its own thing.

Easy, delicious and not-too-fattening version of my mom's pasta salad. Great with barbecued foods!

The easiest Mac n Cheese!

A twist on a family favorite and it's riddled with vitamins, minerals and fiber. Easy, delicious and cost effective at about $.75-$1.50 per serving, depending on your market.


Kids will love and it and you'll love it too because they won't know how good it is for them!

Creamy & cheesy comfort food with a healthy punch! Loaded with fiber and protein, this will keep you full and happy. This is also a perfect workout recovery meal.

After going to McDonalds with a friend, I decided to put a spin on the Mac Wrap.

Alton Brown's recipe for stove top mac and cheese. It's the creamiest smoothest mac and cheese you'll ever taste. Paired with a leafy green vegetables makes a great dinner or as a side dish in smaller half portions, this is sure to please!

A delicious macaroni and cheese recipe that features lots of veggies.

This is a favorite among my family, especially at big get-togethers and picnics! Even my daughter's girl scout troop loves it!

A YUMMY dinner a threw together for a quick filling meal.

Spicy mac and cheese you don't have to feel guilty about, but also don't have to sacrifice taste! Enough carbs and protein to be a full meal or use as a side dish.

Try it the next time your make burgers and you won't believe this sauce is either homemade or low in calorie/fat. Tastes just like the real thing... only better!

Wonderful Wednesday Meal

Low Fat!

from the Kraft website - adapted with lower fat ingredients

Mac & Cheese

Easy tasty mac and cheese. You can easily substitute all ingredients for lower fat/whole wheat options, so so easy

This is a great way to enjoy Mac + Cheese without the extra calories that come with many traditional recipes. The peppers add flavors to make the dish indulgent without adding extra fat.

This comfort dish is lightened up with cottage cheese, whole grain pasta and low fat cheeses. The bolder flavors make up for it.

Quick simple dinner
Low fat
Good source of vitamin A or C

Makes 4 servings ( 1 1/4 cup each)

lower fat version of dreamfields pasta baked mac & cheese - 382 cals/serving, 21.9g fat, 9.4g "unprotected" carbs, 21g protein