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Lightened-Up Mac and Cheese Recipe

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Looking for an easy Lightened-Up Mac and Cheese recipe? Learn how to make Lightened-Up Mac and Cheese using healthy ingredients.

Submitted by lizzie_fuhr

Makes 6 servings

http://www.fitsugar.com/Healthy-Mac-Cheese-Recipe-26128868

Recipe Ingredients for Lightened-Up Mac and Cheese

3	cups Cavatappi
1 1/2	cups butternut squash
1	cup Organic Low Fat Milk 1% Milkfat
1	serving Non-Gmo Earth Balance Buttery Spread (serving)
3	tablespoons 0% Fage
1	cup Natural Chunk Cheese - 2% Reduced Fat - Sharp Cheddar
1/2	cup shredded gruyere cheese (cup,+shredded)
1	tbsp sea salt
1	tsp pepper

Recipe Directions for Lightened-Up Mac and Cheese

http://www.fitsugar.com/Healthy-Mac-Cheese-Recipe-26128868

Categories

Cheese

Serving Size 153.7g

Amount Per Serving

Calories

285

Calories from Fat

89

% Daily Value^*

Total Fat

9.9g

15%

Saturated Fat

4.9g

25%

Trans Fat

0.0g

Cholesterol

25mg

8%

Sodium

1164mg

48%

Total Carbohydrates

34.0g

11%

Dietary Fiber

2.1g

8%

Sugars

4.5g

Protein

14.6g

Vitamin A 82%	•	Vitamin C 13%
Calcium 44%	•	Iron 9%

* Based on a 2000 calorie diet

Nutritional details are an estimate and should only be used as a guide for approximation.

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Health Information

Nutrition Grade
96% confidence

Good points

High in calcium

Very high in vitamin A

Bad points

High in sodium

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