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Greek Yogurt Macaroni and Cheese

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

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

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour, salt, and black pepper. Stir to form a thick paste.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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

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

% 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%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.