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

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Ingredients
Amt.	Measure	Ingredient



2	cups elbow shaped	macaroni
1	cup	Pinto Beans
8	ounces	Velveeta
1	small	Onion, chopped
4	ounces	Beef, ground, 90% lean meat / 10% fat, raw
1	teaspoon	black pepper
1	can (303 x 406)	sweet peas, drained
1/2	cup	tomatoes canned, diced, drained
1/4	cup, diced	celery, diced
1/2	cup (8 fl oz)	Plain Non Fat Yogurt
1/2	cup	2% milk or skim
1/2	cup	grated parmesan

Steps

Sequence	Step

1	Cook and drain macaroni according to package instructions. In the meantime put ground beef, onion and celery in non stick skillet to brown. Mash the pinto beans with a fork. When the meat has cooked add the beans, tomatoes, and peas to the mix and heat through while stirring to combine.
2	Put drained macaroni in an ovenproof dish. Add the beef mixture and stir to combine. Combine the milk, yogurt and cheese in the skillet. Add the black pepper and garlic powder. Stir over low heat until the cheese melts. Pour the cheese mixture over the macaroni mixture and stir until evenly coated. Place the casserole in a 350 degree oven for about 10 minutes or until the top is browned. Serve.

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