8 healthier macaroni and cheese Recipes

butter, yellow onion, minced, flour, milk, extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded, salt and pepper, elbow macaroni, pickled jalapeno pepper, chopped, ham , cut into thin strips, breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, grated

cheddar cheese, fat-free evaporated milk, sea salt, dry mustard (optional), egg whites, beaten, water, uncooked elbow macaroni (i use brown rice macaroni), shredded cheddar cheese, low-fat milk, salt

whole wheat macaroni, zucchini, peeled and cut into 1 inch by 1/4 inch sticks, leaving out the seedy center, reduced-fat cheddar cheese, grated, non-fat powdered milk, cornstarch, dry mustard, skim milk, egg substitute (1 cup minus 2 tbsp), salt, fresh ground black pepper

whole wheat elbow macaroni, shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese, low-fat cottage cheese, light sour cream, grated parmesan cheese, salt and ground black pepper to taste, whole wheat bread crumbs, butter, melted

head cauliflower, cut into small florets, skim milk, wondra flour, shredded sharp cheddar cheese (i usually use a mix of whatever strongly flavored cheeses i have on hand and a sharp cheddar), nutritional yeast, raw cashews, ground finely (but not into a paste!), dijon mustard (any yellow mustard will work, add more to taste), garlic powder, cayenne powder (optional, doesn tsp make dish spicy but adds a nice depth ), salt and pepper, panko breadcrumbs (for topping ), shredded parmesan cheese (for topping )

whole wheat macaroni noodles , cooked a few minutes less than directed on package (will finish cooking in the oven), lean ground beef, green bell pepper, diced, onion, diced, garlic cloves, minced, celery ribs, minced, shredded carrot, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, salsa (use the tomato sauce can as a measuring cup), cheddar cheese, divided, cumin, chili powder, oregano, basil, black pepper