Heart Healthy Mac and Cheese Casserole

Name: Heart Healthy Mac and Cheese Casserole
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: Non-stick cooking spray; 2 cups dry gluten-free elbow macaroni; 1 cup skim milk; 1 cup nonfat sour cream; 3 Tbsp unsalted butter; 1 tsp Dijon mustard; 1 3/4 cups reduced fat sharp cheddar cheese, shredded; 1/4 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded; 1/4 tsp sea salt; 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 cup gluten-free panko bread crumbs; 1/4 cup reduced fat sharp cheddar cheese, shredded; 2 Tbsp part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded; 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 tsp paprika; Freshly chopped parsley, for garnish

By Adam Fisher

Published 12/12/2024

Dietitian Reviewed: Jane Schwartz, RDN, CLT

Approved for These Diets:

Heart Healthy | Gluten Free | Diabetic | Vegetarian

Grab a forkful of this heart-healthy Mac and Cheese Casserole, a gluten-free and nutritious twist on classic comfort food. Made with delicious, low-fat ingredients, it delivers creamy, cheesy goodness without compromising on flavor. Perfect for a cozy family dinner or a satisfying side dish, this casserole recipe is as tasty as it is healthy.

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Total Time

75 minutes

Servings

6

Calories

281

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How to Make Mac and Cheese Casserole

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Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 2-quart casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
Step 2

Cook the macaroni to al dente according to package directions, about 8 minutes. Drain and lightly drizzle with extra virgin olive oil to prevent it from sticking.
Step 3

In a saucepan, combine milk, sour cream, butter, mustard, mozzarella, cheddar cheese, salt and pepper and cook over medium-high heat, stirring, until cheese is melted and a sauce forms.
Step 4

In a large bowl, combine cooked macaroni and cheese sauce. Stir gently to combine. Pour macaroni into prepared casserole dish.

Bread Crumb Topping

Step 1

In a small mixing bowl, combine all ingredients and mix until well combined. Sprinkle bread crumb mixture evenly over macaroni mixture. Loosely cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
Step 2

Uncover and bake for an additional 5 minutes, until the bread crumbs are golden brown and the cheese is melted. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size:

1 cup

281

Calories

9

g

Fat

33

mg

Cholesterol

540

mg

Sodium

35

g

Carbs

6

g

Sat. Fat

3

g

Fiber

19

g

Protein

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