Macaroni and cheese is a true comfort food for most people. Pasta and cheese are pretty much the definition of comfort food. Most of the time there isn't time to make comfort food on a busy weeknight. But that is all about to change. Stove top mac n' cheese is just as creamy and comforting as you are used to. In the time it takes to cook the noodles, you are pretty much ready for dinner. And a dinner the whole family is going to love, which can be a challenge sometimes.
I have to admit, I haven't made that many macaroni and cheese recipes in my day. Most of the time there are at least 3 pans involved, a strainer, cutting boards, and who knows what else. And if you bake it with a crumb topping, that adds to the mess. So as much as I enjoy cooking, I do not enjoy dishes. College was the only time in my life I lived without a dishwasher, and I plan on that staying true. Well, stove top mac n' cheese makes things a little easier. And if you left the bacon out of this recipe, you only have one pan!
The classic blue box mac n' cheese was a staple in my house growing up. Mixed with sliced hot dogs so it could go further and actually fill up me and my brother. This recipe is almost as easy, takes the about the same amount of time, but is so much better for you! You can switch up the cheeses to change the flavor how you like. Whole wheat pasta and Greek yogurt really bump up the health factor, but do not take away from the taste at all. You will feel so much better about feeding this stove top version to your family.
We think our maple candied bacon recipe would be amazing in Erin's mac and cheese, and how about a light strawberry spinach salad on the side?
Healthy Mac and Cheese Recipe
Ingredients
- 12 ounces whole wheat pasta, shells or macaroni
- 5 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4 ounces gruyere cheese, shredded
- 2/3 cup plain greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
Directions
- Cook pasta according to the package directions.
- Meanwhile mix together both of the cheeses with the garlic powder, paprika, black pepper, and salt.
- Once the pasta is cooked and drained, add it back to the pot. Add the cheese mixture and stir until the cheese is melted. Add greek yogurt, and mix until well combined. Fold in the bacon.
- Serve immediately.
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