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Light Baked Macaroni and Cheese

February 17, 2019 by Amy

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This Macaroni and Cheese is light and healthy, yet, still creamy and cheesy! Not to mention high in protein and fiber with Chickpea Pasta and Broccoli! It’s so good no one will know it’s healthy! Shhhh!

Light Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Cook pasta according to package instructions. If chickpea pasta isn’t your thing, use regular or whole wheat pasta. Once cooked, drain, set aside and keep warm.

Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees and lightly grease a small casserole dish with cooking spray.

In a large bowl, add all the ingredients except for the broccoli and breadcrumbs .

Mix together and add warm pasta.

Mix and add broccoli.

Mix thoroughly and transfer to greased casserole dish.

Sprinkle breadcrumbs evenly on top of Macaroni and Cheese.

Bake for 35 – 40 minutes until bubbly.

Serve and Enjoy!

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Light Baked Macaroni and Cheese
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
55 mins
 
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Keyword: Baked, Broccoli, Chickpeas, Gouda, Healthy, Macaroni and Cheese, White Cheddar
Ingredients
  • 6 oz. Chickpea Pasta (or Regular)
  • 3 oz. Gouda, shredded
  • 3 oz. White Cheddar, shredded
  • 1/2 cup Skim Milk
  • 2 Egg Whites (or 1/4 cup Liquid Egg Whites)
  • 1/4 cup Light Sour Cream
  • 1 cup Broccoli, chopped
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 1/8 cup Italian Breadcrumbs
Instructions
  1. Pre-heat oven 350 degrees and lightly grease small casserole dish with cooking spray.

  2. Cook pasta according to instructions, drain, set aside and keep warm.

  3. In a large bowl, add all remaining ingredients except for breadcrumbs and mix.

  4. Add warm pasta and stir well.

  5. Pour into greased casserole dish.

  6. Top with breadcrumbs.

  7. Bake for 35 – 40 minutes.

  8. Serve and enjoy!

Filed Under: All Recipes, Appetizers and Sides, Healthy Recipes, Mains Tagged With: Broccoli, Cheese, Chickpea, Gouda, Healthy, Light, Macaroni and Cheese, White Cheddar

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