Lightened Up Crockpot Mac and Cheese
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 215kcal
This is the best, lightened up Crockpot Mac and Cheese recipe you never knew you needed but now you've got to have!! It's creamy, cheesy, delicious and only 215 calories per serving. It's also super simple to make in the crockpot and just taste absolutely incredible!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups 8-oz. uncooked elbow macaroni noodles
- 4- oz. reduced-fat cream cheese 112g
- 3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese 140g - freshly shredded, not pre-packaged shredded
- 3/4 cup shredded gruyere cheese 40g - freshly shredded, not pre-packaged shredded
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter 30g
- 1 cup 2% milk 240g
- 1/2 cup 2% Greek yogurt 112
- 1 tsp each: salt ground mustard, onion powder
- 1/4 tsp each: black pepper garlic powder
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add a tablespoon of salt and the pasta. Cook for 5 minutes then rinse with cool water. Drain and set aside.
- In the same pot (or in a medium pan), add the cream cheese, both shredded cheeses and the butter. Stir to combine. Then stir in the milk, greek yogurt and seasonings.
- Add the cooked macaroni to the Crockpot. Pour the cheese mixture over top and toss to combine. Cook on low for 1-2 hours stirring a few times throughout.
- Serve straight out of Crockpot or transfer to a serving platter. Sprinkle with freshly cracked black pepper, freshly grated parmesan and fresh parsley when ready to serve!
Notes
MFP Entry: LFF Crockpot Mac and Cheese
Nutrition
Serving: 1/2 cup (100g) | Calories: 215kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 11g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g