Greek Yogurt Macaroni and Cheese

Name: Greek Yogurt Macaroni and Cheese
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound elbow macaroni; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 tablespoons flour; 1 1/4 teaspoons salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 2 cups lowfat milk; 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese; 3/4 cup Greek yogurt; 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs; 1/8 teaspoon smoked paprika

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Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings
8 servings
Calories
378 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

Greek Yogurt Macaroni and Cheese

Iris Warren

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Lightened-Up Comfort Food! Healthier Vegetarian Mac and Cheese Recipe with a Smoky, Crispy Breadcrumb Topping.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 pound elbow macaroni
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons flour
1 1/4 teaspoons salt if salt sensitive use less and salt to taste after cooking
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups lowfat milk
1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
3/4 cup Greek yogurt nonfat or lowfat
2 tablespoons breadcrumbs
1/8 teaspoon smoked paprika

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Stir in the elbow macaroni. Boil until just tender (don’t overcook it). Drain the pasta in a colander and spray cool water over it to keep it from sticking together.
In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour, salt, and black pepper. Stir to form a thick paste.
Slowly whisk in the milk, ¼ cup at a time. Heat the milk mixture over medium heat for a few minutes, whisking frequently, until it thickens and begins to bubble around the edges. Do not let the sauce boil.
Whisk in grated cheddar cheese. Stir until cheese is melted and a thick sauce forms. Stir in the Greek yogurt until smooth. Stir the cooked macaroni into the sauce, making sure all the pasta is evenly coated by sauce.Pour macaroni with cheese sauce into a greased 2 qt gratin or 8x8 baking dish, spreading out out into an even layer and scraping all remaining sauce from the pot over the top of the pasta.
Mix together the breadcrumbs and smoked paprika and evenly sprinkle over the top of the pasta. Place in the oven and bake at 450 degrees F for 15 minutes until the top and breadcrumbs are golden brown to your liking.Serve hot. For a spicy twist, substitute cayenne pepper for black pepper.

Notes

You will also need: Large pot, colander, 2 qt gratin dish or 8x8 baking dish

Nutrition Information

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Calories 378kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 49g (16%) Protein 17g (34%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 35mg (12%) Sodium 551mg (23%) Potassium 261mg (7%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 375IU (8%) Vitamin C 0.1mg (0%) Calcium 261mg (26%) Iron 1.1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 378 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	378kcal	19%
Carbohydrates	49g	16%
Protein	17g	34%
Fat	12g	18%
Saturated Fat	7g	35%
Cholesterol	35mg	12%
Sodium	551mg	23%
Potassium	261mg	6%
Fiber	1g	4%
Sugar	5g	10%
Vitamin A	375IU	8%
Vitamin C	0.1mg	0%
Calcium	261mg	26%
Iron	1.1mg	6%