Mac and Cheese
Nothing is more comforting than a creamy mac and cheese!
This recipe can be chopped and changed to fit anybody's preferences! Add some crispy bacon, or a handful of cooked mushrooms for some extra flavour!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 2
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 541
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 17.2g27%
- Total Carbohydrate 69.3g24%
- Dietary Fiber 0.9g4%
- Protein 27.9g56%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Yields2 ServingsCategoryDinner
150 g macaroni
60 g low fat cheddar
1 tsp garlic powder
0.50 tsp onion powder
0.50 tsp black pepper
30 g low fat spread / butter alternative
15 g plain flour
200 ml semi-skimmed milk
1
Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil and add your pasta. Cook until al-dente (approximately 12 minutes)
Grate all the cheeses.
2
While your pasta is cooking, let's make the sauce.
Add the butter to a pot and heat over medium. Once melted add the flour and seasonings, and mix until combined (it should form a sort of paste). Cook the flour mixture for about 2 minutes.
3
Start to slowly adding in the milk while continuously stirring, it will begin to thicken.
Add the grated cheese slowly into the sauce and mix until all combined.
4
Drain the cooked pasta and add into the sauce, mix well and enjoy!
Ingredients
150 g macaroni
60 g low fat cheddar
1 tsp garlic powder
0.50 tsp onion powder
0.50 tsp black pepper
30 g low fat spread / butter alternative
15 g plain flour
200 ml semi-skimmed milk
Directions
1
Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil and add your pasta. Cook until al-dente (approximately 12 minutes)
Grate all the cheeses.
2
While your pasta is cooking, let's make the sauce.
Add the butter to a pot and heat over medium. Once melted add the flour and seasonings, and mix until combined (it should form a sort of paste). Cook the flour mixture for about 2 minutes.
3
Start to slowly adding in the milk while continuously stirring, it will begin to thicken.
Add the grated cheese slowly into the sauce and mix until all combined.
4
Drain the cooked pasta and add into the sauce, mix well and enjoy!