Recipe: Healthy Stovetop Mac and Cheese

Are you hesitant to feed your child neon-orange macaroni from a box? If the answer is yes, then you've stumbled into the right place, because we've created a healthier version of mac-n-cheese that the kids are sure to love. You'll know all the ingredients that go into this yummy dish, and we all know that makes a mom happy!

Recipe: Healthy Stovetop Mac and Cheese

Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Yield: 6 servings
Serving size: 1 cup

Ingredients

• 12 ounces whole wheat elbow macaroni, dry
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• ½ small yellow onion, diced
• 2 tablespoons white whole wheat flour
• 1 cup skim milk
• 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 cup reduced-fat mild cheddar shredded cheese
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the macaroni according to package directions for al dente.
2. Heat a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the butter and onion, and cook until the onions are translucent, 4-6 minutes.
3. Stir in the flour and cook for about 1 minute. Increase the heat to medium-high and whisk in the milk and chicken broth. Stir frequently until the sauce starts to thicken, 10-12 minutes.
4. Stir in the cheese, salt, and black pepper.
5. Add the cheese sauce to the drained macaroni, and stir to evenly coat.

Nutrition Information

Per Serving: (1 cup)

Calories: 304

Calories from fat: 82

Fat: 9g

Saturated Fat: 4g

Cholesterol: 23mg

Sodium: 358mg

Carbohydrates: 45g

Fiber: 7g

Sugar: 4g

Protein: 16g

WWP+: 8

SmartPoints: 9

3.1 The nutrition content of recipes on Popculture.com have been calculated by Registered Dietitian, Jessica Penner, of Smart Nutrition.