Hands down the best macaroni and cheese (other than my Mom’s growing up as a child) was a macaroni and cheese that was at an office potluck nearly 20 years ago.
I took a small amount, but it on my plate, took one bite and went back and got a big scoop before it was all gone.
I asked “who made this recipe?!”
The woman who made it told me it had a DOZEN eggs in it, four cups of cheese and heavy cream. No wonder!
Since I am on #teampurple for Weight Watchers, whole wheat pasta is free, so I used half whole wheat pasta.
I know people are going to say “you put an egg and Greek yogurt into this?” Trust me, you won’t taste the yogurt!
Macaroni and Cheese
This is creamy, rich and delicious, without all the calories!
Ingredients
- 1 cup whole wheat elbow macaroni
- 1 cup regular pasta (I used ditalini)
- 2 tablespoons I Can't Believe Its Not Butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 3 ounces shredded white cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup greek yogurt
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tablespoon corn starch
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
Instructions
Cook pasta according to package directions (I cooked both at the same time) and drain.
In a bowl mix the yogurt, egg, milk, dijon mustard, corn starch, salt, pepper and crushed red pepper. In a large skillet, melt the butter. Add the flour and cook for 1 minute. Slowly add the milk mixture, stirring so the flour doesn't clump together. Once all the milk mixture is added, cook over medium heat, stirring constantly for 3 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat, add the cheese and stir until melted, add in the cooked pasta and stir in the dried parsley.
I love mustard so if you aren't as big a fan, either leave it out or add a tiny bit. I would have used mustard powder but I didn't have any.
This ticked all the boxes on a good mac n cheese - it's creamy, it's cheesy and it feels like a giant food hug upon first bite.
Notes
On my WW plan, this is 7 points per serving. Click this link to see what the WW points would be on your plan.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 288Total Fat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 51mgSodium: 549mgCarbohydrates: 40gFiber: 6gSugar: 1gProtein: 14g
Who wants a bite?
Stay well – until next time!
Are you willing to share the other recipe from the potluck?
I would love to make both.
Hi! That macaroni and cheese was at a potluck at a firm I worked at 15 years ago – I have no idea what the exact recipe was, but it was delicious!
Here is what I can find that has similar ingredients: https://www.southyourmouth.com/2018/02/southern-style-macaroni-cheese.html
I want a bite, looks delicious! I also love the balls you made with leftovers.
I think I may have those balls in my mouth at lunch today 😀
MMMM looks good to me!!! Need to try it. Been on a sourdough starter kick for the last 11 days and making my own bread, pizza, waffles, buns, cookies and going to make some donuts. We got our stimulus check and want to get an Air Fryer….what one is the best and what do you have????