The preparation of WW Five Cheese Baked Mac & Cheese will take you 40 minutes. There’ll be 320 kcal per serving from eating this dish. The equipment is decent for making this WW Five Cheese Baked Mac & Cheese. The ingredients are simple and lighter. We’ll add five different types of cheese to prepare this recipe. Also, you’ll add whole wheat elbow macaroni. You’ll not find any difficult steps in making this recipe. This dish will become crisp and golden when you bake it. Also, storage of this bake will be easy in the refrigerator and freezer, too. Make this recipe for dinner, lunch, family gatherings, or occasions.
STATS:
- Cook duration: Twenty-five minutes
- Total duration: Forty minutes
- Portion size: One cup
- Preparation time: 15 minutes
- Course: Main
- Number of calories: 320 kcal
- Servings: Eight
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Weight Watchers
EQUIPMENT:
- Oven
- Baking dish
- Measuring spoons
- Whisk
- Measuring cups
- Medium saucepan
- Colander
- Large pot
INGREDIENTS:
- ½ cup reduced-fat shredded Colby cheese
- Twelve oz whole wheat elbow macaroni
- One tbsp light butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- Two cups unsweetened skim milk
- ½ tsp salt
- Half tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Half cup reduced-fat, shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ cup reduced-fat shredded mozzarella cheese
- Half cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Quarter cup whole wheat breadcrumbs
- Half cup reduced-fat shredded Monterey Jack cheese
INGREDIENT NOTES:
WHOLE WHEAT ELBOW MACARONI:
- This macaroni is the main item to use for your bake. Whole wheat one will add fiber to your diet. Also, this ingredient will give you satisfaction after eating this bake. Another choice for you can be chickpea pasta.
LIGHT BUTTER:
- For the cheese sauce, light butter will work great. Also, your dish will get a good taste from using this. Use light margarine as another substitution.
ALL-PURPOSE FLOUR:
- The sauce for this recipe will become creamy and thicker because of adding flour. Cornstarch or whole wheat flour are alternative choices for you.
UNSWEETENED SKIM MILK:
- We will use skim milk because it will not add heaviness to this bake. The fat content in this recipe will not be too much for you. Unsweetened almond milk can also work as another choice.
REDUCED-FAT CHEESES:
- Cheese is the main item for your baked dish. Here, you will add five different cheeses, but all of them will be reduced-fat. This will keep your recipe lighter. When all of them mix, you will get a rich dish. Mix other kinds of reduced-fat cheeses if you like.
WHOLE WHEAT BREADCRUMBS:
- You will include them on top of the dish to create a crunchy layer. These will add a golden color to the baked dish. Use whole-grain crackers for a different option.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Warm the oven to 190°C.
- First, cook your elbow macaroni and then set it aside.
- Use a saucepan to warm on a moderate flame.
- Add light butter to it so that it melts.
- Then add flour to the whisk for a minute.
- Carefully start adding skim milk while mixing the paste.
- Cooking duration will be 4 minutes to thicken it.
- Now add garlic powder, pepper, and salt.
- Keep your flame too low and include the shredded cheeses.
- Mix them till they become smooth and melt properly.
- Include the cooked macaroni in this saucepan and combine.
- Add this mix to your baking dish.
- Then spread breadcrumbs all over your dish evenly.
- Baking time for this will be 25 minutes.
- Cool it down for five minutes to rest it.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
- Eat this bake with salad for balance.
- Add green beans to your dish for a good taste.
- You serve grilled chicken with this recipe for a fulfilling dinner.
TIPS:
- Shred the cheeses yourself so that they melt properly.
- Don’t cook the macaroni for too long because you will cook it in the oven as well.
- Add some paprika to improve the flavor of your bake.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Put this dish in a tight vessel to store for 4 days.
FREEZER:
- Add the bake in a tight vessel to freeze for two months.
FAQs:
How can I prepare my bake earlier?
- Prepare the macaroni and sauce to assemble in the baking dish. Store it and bake when you need to serve or eat it.
Why is the sauce very thick?
- If the sauce is thicker, include some warm milk to balance it.
Can we use vegetables in this bake?
- Yes, you can use vegetables like peas, broccoli, or spinach.
How to prepare my dish gluten-free?
- Add gluten-free flour and gluten-free pasta to make this bake.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Calories: 320 kcal
Iron: 2 milligrams
Vitamin A: 750 IU
Sodium: 480 milligrams
Total Carbs: 38 grams
Protein: 20 grams
Fat: 10 grams
Calcium: 320 milligrams
Net Carbs: 34 grams
Fiber: 4 grams
Potassium: 210 milligrams
WW Points: Eight to nine points