We asked, "What's the number one comfort food you want made over?"
You answered, "The Mac Daddy of all cheesy, gooey, comforting casseroles: Macaroni & Cheese!"
As you know, at MyBodyTutor there are no forbidden foods -- even Mac and Cheese is on the menu. The goal is to be fit and happy, not fit and miserable. With a few smart tweaks and substitutions, you can enjoy this classic dish any time you please -- not just for a planned indulgence.
The folks at Good Housekeeping have a skinny-fied version we love, linked below, but first, a few tips and suggestions from MyBodyTutor:
Be sure to cook the pasta 3-5 minutes less than it calls for as it cooks more while it bakes
Make it low carb by subbing half (or all) the whole grain pasta for cauliflower florets
GH uses fat-free milk, but we suggest 1% - 2% milk to ensure the sauce is creamy (not grainy)
While it does make it creamier, you can skip blending the cottage cheese if you're in a hurry
Double the recipe, portion the leftovers into foil-wrapped squares, freeze for future meals
8 oz. elbow macaroni twists (whole or multigrain)
1 container low-fat cottage cheese (1%)
2 tbsp. all-purpose flour
2 c. fat-free milk (we prefer 1% - 2%!)
4 oz. sharp Cheddar cheese
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
1 pinch ground nutmeg
1/4 c. freshly grated Pecorino
For the full recipe + instructions visit goodhousekeeping.com >>
Enjoy!