Healthy Baked Mac and Cheese with Broccoli
This decadent healthy dish is made with lighter ingredients in the cheese sauce, and is then baked to perfection with a crispy topping!
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 207kcal
Ingredients
- 1 12-ounce bag wide egg noodles
- 1 10-ounce bag frozen broccoli florets
- 2 tbsp light butter
- 1/4 cup minced onion
- 1/4 cup white whole wheat flour
- 2 cups skim milk
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp reduced-fat grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup plain bread crumbs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350° F. Coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add the noodles and frozen broccoli, cooking for 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Heat a large saucepan over medium heat and add the butter and onion, cooking together for about 2 minutes or until the onions get soft.
- Whisk in the flour and stir for about 1 minute, until it gets thick and smooth and smells nutty.
- Whisk in the milk and chicken broth, and bring the sauce up to a boil. Stir frequently for about 5 minutes, until the sauce thickens.
- When the sauce is thick (coats the back of a spoon), remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the salt, pepper, and cheddar cheese.
- Fold in the reserved noodles and broccoli, to evenly coat.
- Transfer the mixture to the reserved baking dish and top with the Parmesan cheese and bread crumbs. Lightly coat the top with nonstick cooking spray to brown the breadcrumbs.
- Bake until the cheese is melted and warmed through, 20-25 minutes.
Notes
Calories from fat: 45
SmartPoints: 6
Nutrition
Calories: 207kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 202mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g