Are you looking for an easy recipe to lighten-up your favorite classic comfort food? Well you’ve found it in my easy to make Healthy Mac n Cheese recipe.
Ingredients
12ozwhole wheat elbow macaroni, dry
2tbspunsalted butter
1/2small yellow onion, diced
2tbspwhite whole wheat flour
1cupskim milk
2cupslow-sodium chicken broth
1 1/2cups2% mild cheddar shredded cheese
1/2tspsalt
1/4tspblack pepper
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the macaroni according to package directions for al dente.
Heat a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the butter and onion, and cook until the onions are translucent, 4-6 minutes.
Stir in the flour and cook for about 1 minute. Increase the heat to medium-high and whisk in the milk and chicken broth. Stir frequently until the sauce starts to thicken, 10-12 minutes.
Stir in the cheese, salt, and black pepper.
Add the cheese sauce to the drained macaroni, and stir to evenly coat.