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I'm a sucker for some good ole' mac n cheese with broccoli but I always feel horrible after eating it because it is so dang bad for you 
. This weekend I was majorly craving it so I googled "healthy mac n cheese recipe" and came upon this recipe from I Food Real.
I was missing some of the ingredients so I adapted it and holy crap was it GOOD. I even used mexican style cheese instead of cheddar, and honestly, I might recommend it over the cheddar cheese.
Highlyyyy recommend you make this...it will not disappoint!!
Healthy Mac N' Cheese
This healthy mac n' cheese is SO GOOD!! Definitely satisfies that craving and will have you dreaming about it the next few days ;). You'll love it!!
Ingredients
- 1 box Banzo Chickpea Penne Pasta (or really whatever pasta you want)
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup milk (I used 1%)
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- 1 cup cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
- OPTIONAL: brocolli
Instructions
- In a large pot bring broth, milk, mustard, butter, garlic powder, and salt + pepper to a boil.
- Once boiling, add the entire box of Banza pasta. Make sure to stir every once in a while so that the pasta doesn't stick together.
- Once pasta is done cooking, a lot of the liquid should be gone (it won't be totally gone though). I cooked my Banza pasta for 10 minutes.
- Take the pot off of the stove and add in cheese. Mix until incorporated. If you are adding broccoli, add-in now.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Recipe adapted from I Food Real.
