What to Eat Wednesday: Creamy, Macro-Friendly Mac and Cheese

There’s nothing better than creamy mac and cheese- but it’s not the most macro-friendly treat. Lucky for you, we’ve found a way to let you enjoy your favorite comfort food- while still hitting your macros!

Per serving: 457 Calories • 42g Carbs (4.7g Fiber) • 22.7g Fat • 24.1g Protein

Ingredients

Ingredients scaled to: 1 serving

  • 1/2 cup elbow shaped Macaroni (52.5 grams) 

  • 1/2 cup Spinach (15 grams)

  • 1/2 cup, shredded Cheddar cheese (56.5 grams) 

  • 1 oz Greek yogurt (28.3 grams)

  • 1/16 tsp Onion powder (0.15 grams)

  •  1/16 tsp Garlic powder (0.19 grams) 

  • 1/4 dash Pepper (0.025 grams)

  • 1/4 dash Salt (0.10 grams)

Directions

Directions are based on the original recipe of 4 servings

1. Cook macaroni according to package instructions.

2. Place spinach leaves in the bottom of a strainer and pour pasta over top to drain and wilt the spinach. Save about 1/2 cup of the pasta water.

3. Return cooked macaroni and wilted spinach to the pot.

4. Add about 1/4 cup of the reserved pasta water to the pot and stir in the cheese until melted. Stir in the Greek yogurt, onion powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper until smooth and creamy. Stir in the remaining pasta water to thin, if necessary. Serve immediately.

What to Eat Wednesday, FoodHannah Becker