How to Make Homemade Mac And Cheese With Bacon Recipe

Healthier Homemade Mac And Cheese

Then, set the bacon breadcrumb mixture aside.

Recipe Summary Healthier Homemade Mac And Cheese

To make this rich mac and cheese recipe healthier we use whole wheat bread crumbs, low-fat milk and cheese, whole wheat noodles, and reduced the amount of butter. Serve with a salad for a healthy meatless dinner.

Ingredients | Homemade Mac And Cheese With Bacon Recipe

1 (16 ounce) package whole wheat macaroni (such as Smart Taste®)

2 tablespoons butter

2 ½ tablespoons all-purpose flour

2 cups shredded low-fat Cheddar cheese

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

3 cups low-fat (1%) milk

2 tablespoons butter

½ cup whole wheat bread crumbs

1 pinch paprika

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes. Drain.

Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour to make a roux. Slowly add milk to roux, stirring constantly. Stir in Cheddar and Parmesan cheeses and cook over low heat until cheese is melted and sauce is thick, about 3 minutes. Place macaroni in large baking dish and pour sauce over macaroni. Stir well.

Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add breadcrumbs and stir until butter is absorbed, 2 to 3 minutes. Spread over macaroni to cover. Sprinkle with paprika.

Bake in preheated oven until cheese sauce is hot and breadcrumbs are browned, about 30 minutes.

This recipe is a healthier version of Homemade Mac and Cheese.

Info | Homemade Mac And Cheese With Bacon Recipe

prep: 20 mins cook: 30 mins total: 50 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 servings

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