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Recipes - A Healthier Mac and Cheese

Recipe Name

A Healthier Mac and Cheese

Submitted by

SIMOORE

Recipe Description

an alternative to traditional mac and cheese with less carbs

Quantity	0	Quantity Unit		Servings
Prep Time (minutes)	15	Cook Time (minutes)	30	Ready In (minutes)	45

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Ingredients
Amt.	Measure	Ingredient



1 1/2	cups elbow shaped	macaroni
3/4	cup	Pinto Beans
3/4	cup (8 fl oz)	Yogurt, plain, low fat
6	ounces	Velveeta
1/3	large	Onion, chopped
1/2	cup, strips	celery
7/8	Usda default (100 gm - 4 oz)	Beef, ground, 90% lean meat / 10% fat, raw
1/4	tablespoon	black pepper
1/4	tablespoon	garlic powder
1/2	can (16 fl oz)	tomatoes canned, diced, drained

Steps

Sequence	Step

1	Cook the macaroni according to package instructions and drain. Brown the lean ground beef in a skillet with the onion, celery, garlic powder and black pepper. When the meat is cooked add the pinto beans, and tomatoes. The canned carrots should be cut into quarters and added to the meat mixture. The Velveeta should be shredded or cut into small cubes. Combine the yogurt and cheese in the saucepan you boiled the macaroni in and stir over low heat until the cheese is melted. Combine all ingredients and place them in a baking dish. Place in an oven at 350 degrees until the casserole is slightly browned on top and bubbly. Serve.

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