Yummy Mac N' Cheese
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- Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
1 C half and half1/2 C Non-fat plain yogurt1/2 yellow onion (scored on bottom, but left whole)3 Bay Leaves1/2 tsp. Onion Powder1/2 tsp Paprika1/2 tsp Cayanne Pepper1 1/2 Tbsp. Flour (baked in the over for 5 minutes or so, in oven proof dish or dish made of foil)6 oz. Whole Wheat Macaroni2 1/2 oz. Sharp Cheddar Cheese (shredded, don't use bagged though)2 1/2 oz. Sharp White Cheddar Cheese (shredded, don't use bagged though)2 oz. Parmesan Cheese1 oz. Bread Crumbs
Start a pot of water and boil pasta when ready.
Combine 1/2 and 1/2, yogurt, onion (scored side down), bay leaves, onion powder, paprika, and cayanne in pot and heat slowly on a low temp. Let simmer on low temp to infuse milk/yogurt mixture.
When this has simmered for about 10-15 minutes, strain through mesh to remove onion and bay leaves. Melt butter in another pan and add flour. Whisk constantly and cook until a blonde color. Add milk/yogurt mixture immediately and whisk. Add cheese and melt into sauce.
Put cooked pasta in oven-safe dish (I prefer a large bowl that I can serve from). Pour cheese sauce over pasta and stir to mix. Top with bread crumbs and parmesan cheese, place in hot oven (350-400 degrees) until cheese and bread crumbs brown.
Let cool slightly, serve and enjoy!
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user PIXIEFIRE.
Combine 1/2 and 1/2, yogurt, onion (scored side down), bay leaves, onion powder, paprika, and cayanne in pot and heat slowly on a low temp. Let simmer on low temp to infuse milk/yogurt mixture.
When this has simmered for about 10-15 minutes, strain through mesh to remove onion and bay leaves. Melt butter in another pan and add flour. Whisk constantly and cook until a blonde color. Add milk/yogurt mixture immediately and whisk. Add cheese and melt into sauce.
Put cooked pasta in oven-safe dish (I prefer a large bowl that I can serve from). Pour cheese sauce over pasta and stir to mix. Top with bread crumbs and parmesan cheese, place in hot oven (350-400 degrees) until cheese and bread crumbs brown.
Let cool slightly, serve and enjoy!
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user PIXIEFIRE.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 434.7
- Total Fat: 28.4 g
- Cholesterol: 84.1 mg
- Sodium: 614.3 mg
- Total Carbs: 24.3 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.6 g
- Protein: 21.7 g
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