Low Calorie Mac and Cheese

Low-cal mac and cheese is like comfort food's cool, guilt-free cousin. It's all about keeping the flavor party alive without the calorie hangover. Swapping some stuff around and watching portions means you get all that cheesy goodness without feeling like you need an extra notch on your belt. So, whether you're watching your cals or just want to feel a bit lighter after digging into a bowl of mac, this low-cal version is the tasty ticket. No regrets, just cheesy smiles all the way! 🧀✨

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Course dinner, lunch, meal prep

Cuisine American

Servings Servings

Calories 506 kcal

Ingredients

450 grams Spiral Noodles
500 grams Cottage Cheese - The full container
60 grams Old Cheddar - About 1/2 a cup
60 grams Gouda - About 1/2 a cup
1 tsp Paprika
1 tsp Garlic Powder
1 tsp Salt & Pepper
1 tsp Dijon Mustard
1/2 cup Milk

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Instructions

Begin by boiling your water for your pasta noodles. Salt your water with 1-2 tbsp of sea salt.
In a blender add your cottage cheese, cheeses, spices and dijon mustard and blend until smooth.
Once your water is boiling add in your pasta and cook per instructions.
With 2 minutes left for your pasta, add your sauce to a pan and let cook on medium-low.
Once your pasta is cooked through, add to your sauce and stir.
Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 506kcalCarbohydrates: 72gProtein: 31gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 604mgPotassium: 347mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 450IUVitamin C: 0.02mgCalcium: 266mgIron: 1mg

Keyword healthy meal prep, mac and cheese, macaroni recipe

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