Healthy Mac & Cheese

 

Ingredients

  • 2  375gr box of elbow macaroni

Sauce

  • 2 Tbsp butter
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cups flour
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • salt/black pepper
  • 2 tsp onion powder

**Whisk constantly on medium/high heat until hot & thickened, being sure not to scald the milk.

Topping

  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 tomato sliced thinly (optional)

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Prepare pasta as directed on box, once cooked, drain water and place in a 9×13 or slightly larger, oven safe dish.
  • In a medium size saucepan, constantly whisk sauce ingredients until thickened (about 5 mins).
  • Once thickened, pour over prepared pasta, stir to make sure it is all covered.
  • Top with cheese and tomato slices.
  • Bake for 30 mins, switching to a broil for the last 5 mins until cheese is bubbling and golden brown.