Healthier + Gluten-Free Macaroni and Cheese

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By Hungry Blonde

Healthier + Gluten-Free Macaroni and Cheese

Name: Healthier + Gluten-Free Macaroni and Cheese
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb gluten-free pasta (macaroni, shell or rotini shape is best); 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 tablespoons gluten-free baking flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika; 2 cups 2% milk; 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese; 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese; 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt (any fat %); 1/4 cup gluten-free breadcrumbs; fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

10 steps

Prep:20minCook:15min

A slightly healthier twist on everyone's favorite comfort food, this Macaroni and Cheese is gluten-free and lower in fat. Still rich and creamy, no one will be able to tell the difference!

Updated at: Tue, 17 May 2022 11:22:35 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

High

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories383.5 kcal (19%)

Total Fat13.6 g (19%)

Carbs53 g (20%)

Sugars3.6 g (4%)

Protein13.6 g (27%)

Sodium500.9 mg (25%)

Fiber6.4 g (23%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

8 servings

1 lbgluten-free pasta

macaroni, shell or rotini shape is best

2 tablespoonsunsalted butter

2 tablespoonsgluten-free baking flour

1 teaspoonsalt

¼ teaspoonblack pepper

¼ teaspoongarlic powder

¼ teaspoonsmoked paprika

2 cups2% milk

1 ½ cupsshredded cheddar cheese

¼ cupgrated parmesan cheese

⅓ cupplain Greek yogurt

any fat %)

¼ cupgluten-free breadcrumbs

fresh parsley

for garnish, optional

Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 450

Step 2

Cook pasta as directed in salted water until al dente

Step 3

In a separate large pot or skillet, melt butter over medium heat, then whisk in the flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder and paprika. Whisk until it forms a paste-like roux

Step 4

Whisk in milk 1 cup at a time. Continue cooking for 5-6 minutes, whisking frequently until the sauce thickens and just begins to bubble

Step 5

Turn heat to low and whisk in cheddar cheese + 1/4 cup parmesan until fully melted, then whisk in the Greek yogurt until well combined

Step 6

Turn off heat and stir in the cooked + drained pasta

Step 7

Transfer to a large greased casserole/baking dish

Step 8

In a small bowl combine 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese and bread crumbs. Season with some salt and another sprinkle of paprika. Sprinkle evenly over the macaroni and cheese

Step 9

Bake for 13-15 until the top turns golden brown

Step 10

Serve hot topped with freshly chopped parsley and freshly cracked black pepper

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