Recipe: Light Turkey Bacon Mac & Cheese
March 4, 2010
by Fiona Goldstein
Filed under Recipes
Mac & Cheese is a classic comfort dish, but it’s often far too heavy. With this recipe, I’ve found a way to make it much lighter and includes my new favorite ingredient turkey bacon and includes your daily serving of veggies!
Makes: 6 servings, 1 cup each
Ingredients
3 1/4 teaspoons salt, divided
12 ounces whole-wheat strozzapreti or penne pasta
4 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups skim milk, divided
2 cups finely shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
1/4 cup sliced green onions
1 cup cooked broccoli
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 slices turkey bacon, cooked and sliced
Cooking spray
Directions
Preheat broiler. Bring 6 quarts water and 1 tablespoon salt to a boil. Add pasta; cook 8 minutes or until al dente; drain.
Combine flour and 1/2 cup milk in a saucepan over medium heat. Gradually add 1 cup milk; bring to a boil. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; let stand 4 minutes or until it cools to 155°.
Stir in 1 1/2 cups cheese. Add 1/4 teaspoon salt, onions, pepper, and turkey bacon; stir. Add pasta and broccoli; toss.
Spoon into a 2-quart broiler-safe dish coated with cooking spray; top with 1/2 cup cheese. Broil 7 minutes.
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About the Author: Fiona Goldstein
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