Healthy Crock Pot Macaroni And Cheese Recipe
Description
Crock pot Macaroni and cheese is a delicious, easy to make meal that the whole family will love. It's a great meal for busy days or when you need a quick and easy meal. It's a great way to get your family to eat their veggies, too. This recipe is a healthier version of traditional macaroni and cheese that you can make in the crock pot. It's made with low-fat cheese and whole wheat noodles and is a great way to get your kids to eat healthier without them even realizing it.
Prep Time
This healthy crock pot macaroni and cheese takes about 5 minutes to prepare. You'll need to chop the vegetables and mix together the ingredients. Once the ingredients are mixed together, you can pour them into the crock pot and let it do the cooking for you.
Cook Time
Once the ingredients are in the crock pot, the cooking time is about 2 hours on low. You want to make sure that the noodles are cooked through and the cheese is melted before serving. You can also adjust the cooking time depending on your preference.
Ingredients
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 1/2 cup diced bell pepper
- 1 cup low-fat shredded cheese
- 1/2 cup fat-free evaporated milk
- 1/4 cup whole wheat bread crumbs
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion, celery, and bell pepper and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring often. Add the garlic powder, dry mustard, salt, and pepper and stir to combine. Add the macaroni, evaporated milk, and 1/2 cup of the cheese and mix until everything is combined. Pour the mixture into a crock pot and top with the remaining 1/2 cup of cheese and the bread crumbs.
Cover the crock pot and cook on low for 2 hours, stirring once or twice during the cooking time. When the macaroni and cheese is done, it should be creamy and the noodles should be cooked through. Serve the macaroni and cheese warm.
Equipment
- Medium saucepan
- Crock pot
- Wooden spoon for stirring
Notes
This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled if you're feeding a larger crowd. You can also add in other vegetables like broccoli, carrots, or spinach to make it even healthier. If you're looking for a cheesier version, you can add in an additional 1/2 cup of cheese.
Nutrition: Per Serving
- Calories: 188
- Fat: 4g
- Protein: 11g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Sodium: 566mg
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 4g
Recipe Tips
To make this recipe even healthier, you can substitute whole wheat noodles for the regular noodles. You can also use fat-free milk instead of evaporated milk. If you don't have any bread crumbs on hand, you can use crushed crackers or even crushed chips. You can also top the macaroni and cheese with a little bit of diced tomatoes or olives to add some extra flavor.
This healthy crock pot macaroni and cheese is a great meal for busy days. It's easy to make, and it's a great way to get your family to eat healthier without them even realizing it. With just a few simple ingredients, you can have a delicious and nutritious meal that the whole family will love. Give this recipe a try and enjoy the deliciousness of macaroni and cheese without all the guilt.
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