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How To make Reduced Fat Macaroni & Cheese
8 oz Macaroni, elbow twists 16 oz Cottage cheese, low-fat 1% 2 T
Flour, all-purpose 2 c Skim milk 4 oz Cheese, sharp cheddar shred 1 t Salt 1/4 t Pepper, ground black 1/4 t Nutmeg ground 1/4 c Cheese, parmesan grated "They'll never know we sneaked out 10 grams of fat per serving because this macaroni and cheese is as good as - even BETTER than - the old-favorite recipe." Beginning about 45 minutes before serving: 1. Prepare macaroni as label directs but do not add salt to water;
drain. 2. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Spray shallow, broiler-safe, 2 1/2-quart casserole with nonstick cooking spray. 3. In food processor with knife blade attached, blend cottage cheese until smooth. (Or, in blender at high speed, blend cottage cheese with 1/4 cup of the milk called for in recipe, for easier blending.) 4. In 2-quart saucepan, mix flour with 1/4 cup milk until smooth.
Slowly stir in remaining cups milk until blended. Cook over medium heat until mixture just boils and thickens slightly, stirring frequently. Remove saucepan from heat; stir in cottage cheese, Cheddar, salt, pepper and nutmeg. 5. Place macaroni in casserole; cover with cheese sauce. Bake, uncovered, 20 minutes. 6. Remove casserole from oven. Turn oven control to broil. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top of macaroni mixture. 7. Place casserole in broiler at closest position to source of heat; broil 2 to 3 minutes until top is golden brown. This recipe which I've made and enjoyed, comes from the September 1995 issue of Good Housekeeping.
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LEAN GIRL Low Calorie Mac and Cheese Recipe | Fit For Fat-loss Meals |High Protein Low Calorie
LEAN GIRL Low Calorie Mac and Cheese Recipe
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You girls asked for a low calorie high protein mac & cheese and if I am honest - I had my doubts as to whether it was going to be possible!
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My girls - I present to you my LEAN GIRL Mac & Cheese, coming in at 450 calories and 24g of protein for this delicious bowl of baked, creamy goodness. Dare I say - that this may even rival mom's macaroni!!!
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High Protein BBQ Chicken Mac & Cheese Meal Prep! ONLY 500 CALORIES! #pasta #recipe #fatloss #foodie
High Protein Honey BBQ Chicken Mac & Cheese Meal Prep!????????
Truly one of the best combos, the perfect balance of sweet, savoury and spicy! Also another great way to add variety to your weekly meal preps!
Macros per serving (4 Total)
511 Calories | 50g Protein | 55g Carbs | 10g Fat
Ingredients (4 servings)
- 700g Raw Chicken Breast (from @saffron_alley - love the quality of their chicken)
- 3-4 Garlic Cloves Minced
- 1 tsp Black Pepper
- 2 tsp Paprika
- 1 tsp Salt
- 2 tsp Olive Oil
- 30g Honey
- 40g BBQ Sauce Reduced Sugar (Brand: Tescos)
- 225g Uncooked Macaroni Pasta | 500g Cooked Weight
- 250ml Skimmed Milk
- 60ml Hot Sauce (Brand: @sauce_shop i used buffalo sauce, you can use sriracha or any hot sauce you like - also use less if too spicy)
- 120g Light Cream Cheese (Brand: Philadelphia Lightest)
- 40g Low Fat Cheddar Cheese
- Garnish with Parsley
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Important Cooking Notes:
- Cook the chicken on medium high heat for 3-4 mins each side till golden brown
- Make sure you TURN OFF the heat before adding honey and BBQ sauce
- For the creamy sauce, add all ingredients on low heat then stir gently with a whisk preferably till it thickens and is smooth
- You can freeze these meals and reheat in a pan or microwave. Keep in the fridge for up to 4 days
Hope you enjoy!
High Protein Mac N Cheese Sauce
High Protein Mac N Cheese Sauce
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IMPORTANT NOTES:
- Do not heat the sauce separately before adding to pasta, this can cause it to separate. For best results, strain the cooked pasta, let sit for 2-3 minutes (so it isn't extremely hot when adding to the sauce), then add the desired amount of sauce to the warm pasta.
- The sauce will thicken up in the fridge, but when you add to warm pasta it will melt and combine easily (similar to those sauces that come with Velveeta Shells and Cheese).
- IF the sauce separates when you add to the pasta, remove from heat and let it sit for ~5 minutes. Then, stir the pasta continually and the sauce will re-constitute. The separating issue typically is caused by excess heat but is resolved once it cools down a bit and is stirred.
Ingredients:
450g 2% Cottage Cheese (one entire 16oz container)
80g 2% cheddar (or cheddar of choice)
20g Parmigianno Reggiano
30g Cheddar Powder (buy in bulk on Amazon or use packets found in boxed Mac n Cheese)
150g 1% milk
Salt/Pepper to taste
Per Serving* (makes 4)
210 Cals
25g Protein
9g Carbs
10g Fat
*A serving makes enough for 4oz of pasta. The entire recipe makes enough for 1 pound of pasta.
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Healthy mac and cheese recipe
0:00 Episode premise
0:24 Intro
0:57 Restaurant Style Mac and Cheese
2:59 Calorie Breakdown - Restaurant style
3:25 Lower calorie substitutions
4:48 Step by step recipe - Low cal
6:43 Calorie Breakdown - Low cal
7:06 Taste Test & Comparison
8:37 Why mac and cheese is so versatile
Healthy mac and cheese I can eat more often without any guilt.
Healthy Mac and Cheese
Today I'm going to show you how to make healthy mac and cheese.
You can eat this mac and cheese while on a diet, without feeling guilty about it.
It's lower in calories, lower in fat and tastes just as good as classic mac and cheese.
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This is why you'll love this mac and cheese with a twist:
It's made with healthier ingredients than traditional mac and cheese!
It's filling and satisfying, but still light!
You can eat it without feeling guilty!
You can make it with different vegetables that are in season!
HEALTHY MAC AND CHEESE RECIPE
(serving for 1)
Ingredients:
1/2 cup elbow pasta (56g)
1/2 cup milk (120ml)
1/2 tbsp ground oats, or oat flour
1/2 cup grated zucchini (100g)
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp mustard
1/4 cup ricotta cheese (60g)
1/4 cup grated cheedar cheese or gouda (25g)
1/2 cup diced tomatoes (70g)
NUTRITIONAL INFO (per serving):
430 calories, fat 16.2g, carb 48.6g, protein 24.8g
Preparation:
Boil pasta according to package directions, and don't overcook it. Reserve some starchy pasta water.
In a saucepan add the milk and oat flour, whisk to combine and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
Cook for 2-3 minutes until it starts to thicken, then add the grated zucchini and continue to cook for a few more minutes.
Bring the heat to low and stir in the seasonings. Then add the cheeses in 2-3 batches and mix until the cheese has melted.
Remove from the heat, add the pasta and stir to coat the pasta.
Add the diced tomatoes and mix together.
If necessary, add the reserved pasta water in 1 tablespoon increments until the sauce reaches the desired consistency.
Serve and enjoy!