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Healthified mac and cheese with broccoli in a white bowl on a blue and white plate and box of Kraft mac and cheese on a yellow surface
4.88 stars from 8 reviews

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Healthified Boxed Mac 'n Cheese

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 7 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Yield: 2 Servings
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This delicious take on classic boxed mac and cheese has less calories but all the creaminess. All you need are a few ingredients for this quick, comforting meal

Ingredients
 

  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 1 box of macaroni and cheese, such as Kraft
  • 1/2 cup low fat, small curd cottage cheese
  • 1/2 cup chopped broccoli

Instructions
 

  • Bring a small pot of water to a boil. Add the salt.
  • Boil the pasta from the box of macaroni and cheese and the broccoli for 7 minutes. Drain and return to the pot.
  • Stir in the powdered cheese and cottage cheese until well combined.

Notes

Depending on your cottage cheese, you may find this isn't quite creamy enough. If so, add milk 1 tbsp at a time until desired texture is reached.
Try substituting the broccoli for other veggies like torn kale or spinach - just add the greens with 3 minutes left instead of cooking the full 7 minutes.
Cuisine: American
Course: Lunch
Author: Chelsea Cole
Calories: 423kcal, Carbohydrates: 77g, Protein: 21g, Fat: 4g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 10mg, Sodium: 4565mg, Potassium: 121mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 15g, Vitamin A: 165IU, Vitamin C: 20mg, Calcium: 47mg, Iron: 1mg
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