Eat Clean Mac-N-Cheese

 Try this clean eating version of mac-n-cheese. You will love it and so will everyone else!

Warm, Cheesy & Easy!

Ingredients:

2 ¼ c whole wheat elbow macaroni

Cooking Spray

¼ c whole wheat flour or brown-rice flour

¼ tsp sea salt (optional)

1 c skim milk (unsweetened almond milk or soy milk works just fine)

Add broccoli when they are not looking!

3 oz low fat Swiss cheese, shredded

5 oz low fat cheddar cheese, shredded

1 TB whole wheat panko breadcrumbs

2 TB low fat Parmesan cheese

 

Preparation:

Cook macaroni according to package directions.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Lightly spray a 1 ½ quart casserole dish with cooking spray. Add flour and salt to medium bowl and whisk in enough milk to make a paste. Whisk in remaining milk until no lumps remain. Place a medium saucepan over medium heat and add flour milk mixture. When milk is warm, add Swiss cheese and stir until melted. Add cheddar cheese and stir until melted and mixture begins to thicken. Stir in cooked macaroni and transfer to casserole dish. In a small bowl, stir together breadcrumbs and Parmesan. Sprinkle over macaroni. Bake 15-20 minutes or until top is lightly browned. Allow to stand 5 minutes before serving. Makes about 6 1/2 cups.