Mmmmmmm. Mac and Cheese. Can’t go wrong and it’s a no fight meal around our house for sure. There are a zillion twists you could add to this recipe- I’d love to hear about them! Please click on the ‘Leave a Comment’ link and share your delicious ideas!

Mac and Cheese with a Twist

1 1/2 c. whole wheat elbow macaroni (I use rice pasta)

Who can resist mac and cheese?

Who can resist mac and cheese?

1 cup milk

1/2 cup navy beans or chickpeas or white beans, drained, and pureed

nonstick cooking spray

1 1/2 cup shredded reduced fat Cheddar Cheese

1/2 tsp salt

1/8 tsp garlic powder

1/8 tsp paprika

1/8 tsp pepper

1. Bring large pot of salted water to a boil, add macaroni, and cook until al dente. Drain.

2. While macaroni is cooking, combine the milk and the beans in a food processor and process until pureed.

3. Coat a large saucepan with cooking spray and set it over medium heat. Add the bean mixture to the pan and cook, stirring until smooth, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the cheese and cook until melted and creamy, 1 to 2 minutes longer. Stir in the salt, garlic powder, paprika, and pepper. Stir in the macaroni and serve warm.

My alterations:

- I put it in a casserole dish and cook it for a while to heat it up. (about 400F for 20 -30 minutes)

- I steam broccoli, Kale or spinach then puree in the food processor and add that in too.

- I add some cheese, bread crumbs and flaxseed meal to the top.

- I eat with hot sauce to add a little “oompf!”

Source: Seinfeld, J. (2007). Deceptively Delicious. Melcher Media: NY.

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