Good For You Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

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Good For You Macaroni and Cheese
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  1. Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the macaroni, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still very firm to the bite, about 5 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink, and rinse with cold water until cold; set aside.
  2. Meanwhile, melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Whisk in the flour, and stir until the mixture becomes paste-like and light golden brown, about 5 minutes. Gradually whisk the evaporated milk and water into the flour mixture, and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Season to taste with red pepper flakes, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Cook and stir until the mixture is thick and smooth, 10 to 15 minutes.
  3. Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  4. Place the garbanzo beans into a blender. Cover, and puree until smooth. Scrape the puree into a small bowl and stir in the bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese; set aside.
  5. Once the sauce has thickened, whisk in the sweet potatoes and sour cream; return to a simmer. Whisk in half of the yellow and white Cheddar cheeses until melted. Stir in the macaroni until well coated with the sauce, then pour half into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining Cheddar cheeses overtop, then cover with the remaining macaroni. Smooth the top, then dot with the garbanzo bean mixture and the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven until the sauce is bubbly, and the top is golden brown, 30 to 40 minutes. Allow the dish to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 2714.58 Kcal (11365 kJ)
Calories from fat 1573.55 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 174.84g 269%
Cholesterol 535.42mg 178%
Sodium 3141.36mg 131%
Potassium 1433.8mg 31%
Total Carbs 180.49g 60%
Sugars 17.18g 69%
Dietary Fiber 9.18g 37%
Protein 115.18g 230%
Vitamin C 16mg 27%
Vitamin A 6.5mg 216%
Iron 7.3mg 40%
Calcium 2931.2mg 293%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 183.05 Kcal (766 kJ)
Calories from fat 106.11 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.79g 269%
Cholesterol 36.11mg 178%
Sodium 211.83mg 131%
Potassium 96.69mg 31%
Total Carbs 12.17g 60%
Sugars 1.16g 69%
Dietary Fiber 0.62g 37%
Protein 7.77g 230%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 27%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 216%
Iron 0.5mg 40%
Calcium 197.7mg 293%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 68.1
    Points
  • 74
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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