Healthy Mac and Cheese Recipe

This recipe puts a healthier spin on the classic mac and cheese dish, using whole wheat pasta, low-fat milk, and reduced-fat cheese. It's creamy, cheesy, and comforting, making it the perfect guilt-free comfort food for the whole family to enjoy.

Ingredients

• 8 oz whole wheat macaroni
• 2 cups low-fat milk
• 2 tbsp flour
• 1 cup reduced-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Cooking spray

Directions

1. Cook the whole wheat macaroni according to package instructions.
2. In a saucepan over medium heat, whisk together the flour and milk until smooth and slightly thickened.
3. Stir in the cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until the cheese is melted and the sauce is creamy.
4. Add the cooked macaroni to the sauce and stir until well coated.
5. Transfer the mac and cheese to a baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.
6. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 20-25 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown on top.
7. Let it cool slightly before serving.

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