Low Fat & Healthy Mac and Cheese
Is there a better comfort food than pasta mixed with cheese? If you’re looking for a delicious version that you can indulge in guilt-free, look no further than this healthy mac and cheese from Great British Bake Off finalist, Sandro Farmhouse.
His mouth-wateringly creamy yet wonderfully low-fat mac and cheese recipe is made with Arla B.O.B Semi Skimmed Milk for the same creamy flavour of full-fat milk with half the fat.
To get the same great taste as full-fat cheddar with 30% less fat, just swap in some Arla B.O.B Cheddar instead. The result? An oh-so-creamy macaroni cheese dish that’s not so naughty!
Instructions
Instructions
Healthy mac and cheese recipe FAQs
Why is this mac and cheese recipe healthy?
Usually, mac and cheese is quite high in fat because of its milk and cheese content. However, this recipe is guilt-free as
it uses Arla B.O.B semi-skimmed milk which contains half the fat of whole milk but with the same deliciously creamy
taste. Using Arla B.O.B Mature Cheddar also gives you the same great flavour as regular cheddar cheese, with 30% less
fat.
Is mac and cheese healthy?
There’s nothing wrong with indulging in the occasional bowl of comforting mac and cheese! Just make sure it’s part of a
balanced diet and that you eat plenty of fruit and veg throughout the rest of the week too.
Can I eat macaroni and still lose weight?
Yes, you can still enjoy this cheesy dish as part of a balanced, calorie-controlled diet. To make it even healthier, use low-
fat cheese and exercise good portion control.
Is macaroni healthy?
Macaroni is a fantastic addition to a healthy and varied diet. Choose wholewheat macaroni for a great source of fibre,
complex carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals.
What to serve with healthy mac and cheese?
If you want to make your mac and cheese recipe even healthier, try serving smaller portions alongside a fresh side
salad, a spoonful of green peas or some steamed veggies.
How to make creamy mac and cheese?
The trick to making your mac and cheese recipe extra creamy is to use good-quality milk and a selection of different
cheeses. This will add flavour and help you achieve the perfect texture when you take it out of the oven.
Ingredients
For the pasta
Dried pasta
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300 g |
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Pinch of salt
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Drizzle of olive oil
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For the creamy filling
Butter
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50 g |
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Garlic paste
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2 tsp |
Wholegrain mustard
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2 tsp |
Plain flour
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40 g |
Arla B.O.B semi-skimmed milk
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600 ml |
Cheddar cheese, grated
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225 g |
Goat cheese
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75 g |
Mango and Ginger white stilton cheese
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75 g |
For the topping
Grated cheese for the topping
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200 g |
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Bread baton
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1 |
Butter
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50 g |
Oregano
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1 tsp |
Dried leaf parsley
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1 tsp |
Garlic paste
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1 tsp |
Drizzle of garlic olive oil
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Chorizo (optional)
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For the garnish
Fresh parsley leaves
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Red chilli pepper, sliced (optional)
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1 |