Healthy Mac and Cheese

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Easy Healthy Mac and Cheese swaps out copious amounts of heavy dairy for lightened up options – for a dish that is still creamy and comforting, but with a portion of the fat and calories! Even better, this stovetop version requires only one pot and 15 minutes to prepare.

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Ingredients You Need

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In a medium pot, add broth, milk, butter, garlic powder, mustard, salt, ground black pepper and bring to a boil.

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Add elbow macaroni and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring every few minutes. Cook until al dente, adding more milk or broth if you wish.

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Turn off heat. Add marble cheese and Parmesan cheese in portions and stir between each until melted. That’s it.

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Serve immediately as mac and cheese tastes best fresh. Saucy, creamy and so comforting!

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Top with your favorite hot sauce, everything bagel, Montreal steak spice, paprika, nutmeg, soy sauce and even honey. Or with leftover chopped bacon. I also like to bake mine at 425 degrees F for 20 minutes. Way less mess!

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Refrigerate leftovers for up to 1 day. Do not freeze as pasta and dairy do not freeze well.

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Swipe up for the full recipe!

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