Healthy Stovetop Mac and Cheese – This healthy mac and cheese is quick and easy. Stove top mac n’ cheese made with Greek yogurt.
My son didn’t have school on Monday, so my week is completely thrown off. I can not believe that today is Wednesday. I am starting to freak out, knowing that Easter is only 5 days away, and I have nothing ready. Aside from knowing we are having ham for dinner. My in-laws arrive tomorrow, so I really better get my butt in gear. Meals to plan for the rest of the weekend, Easter basket to stock, house to clean, and shopping to get done. Going to be a busy day!
A quick and easy dinner is going to be on the menu today. This healthy stovetop mac and cheese is perfect. In the time it takes to boil the pasta, you are ready to eat. It is made creamy with Greek yogurt, so their is added protein to bump up the health factor. I used whole wheat pasta as well, so it really is pretty minimal on the guilt for a mac and cheese dinner.
I added a little bacon to this, because I had a few slices that needed to get used up. But you can really add whatever you want to this. Peas, broccoli, sausage, chicken, or just leave it plain. No matter what you do the, the whole family will be very happy with dinner. Gotta love a stove top mach and cheese, like this Panera Copycat Macaroni and Cheese as well.
I am one of the resident Easy Dinner fanatics over at Food Fanatic. This quick and easy mac and cheese is the latest I am sharing over there. If you missed any of the other recipes, you can check them all out here. There is even a fun giveaway going on from the Creamy Spring Gnocchi recipe I shared last week at Food Fanatic.
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Healthy Stovetop Mac and Cheese
Healthy Stovetop Mac and Cheese – This healthy mac and cheese is quick and easy. Stove top mac n’ cheese made with Greek yogurt.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces Whole Wheat Pasta, shells or macaroni
- 5 ounces Sharp Cheddar Cheese, shredded
- 4 ounces Gruyere Cheese, shredded
- 2/3 cup Plain Greek Yogurt
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 4 slices Bacon, cooked and crumbled
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to the package directions.
- Meanwhile mix together both of the cheeses with the garlic powder, paprika, black pepper, and salt.
- Once the pasta is cooked and drained, add it back to the pot. Add the cheese mixture and stir until the cheese is melted. Add greek yogurt, and mix until well combined. Fold in the bacon.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
Yield
5Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 444Total Fat 22gSaturated Fat 11gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 8gCholesterol 61mgSodium 714mgCarbohydrates 38gFiber 4gSugar 2gProtein 25g
Nutrition Disclaimer: All information presented on this site is intended for informational purposes only. I am not a certified nutritionist and any nutritional information shared on dinnersdishesanddesserts.com should only be used as a general guideline.
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Katrina @ WVS says
Mmm this recipe looks awesome!!
Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie says
Mac and cheese is one of my favorite ways to use up leftover veggies and meats. Love that you made the sauce with Greek yogurt.
amanda @ fake ginger says
I’ve been craving mac and cheese for weeks! Gah, I need to just make some and get it over with!
Kate @ Diethood says
OH good heavens, this sounds SO GOOD!
Meg @ The Housewife in Training Files says
NOW this is comfort food! And not to mention that is healthier and stove top! Love this!
Carol at Wild Goose Tea says
This is ingenious. I live alone and work out. This is so easily adaptable for me to have a most delicious dinner and a little something for lunch the following day without too much fuss and muss.
Medeja says
Healthy mac and cheese.. 🙂 sounds even better than just mac and cheese.
Melissa says
Yum! My mom used to make boxed mac n cheese with yogurt. The tang is a good contrast to the heaviness of cheese
wowguy says
I love this. I bet the kids will too. and easy
Nancy @ gottagetbaked says
This looks incredible! I love that you made it healthier (my waistline thanks you). I hope you had a wonderful Easter weekend with your family!