Nicole Meyer's Grown Up Mac and Cheese

A viewer submitted Mac and Cheese recipe!

skill level

Easy

time

min

servings

cost

Contributed by : Nicole Meyer

Chew fan Nicole Meyer submitted this yummy, "adult" Mac & Cheese. What makes it grown up? It's lighter than your average mac and cheese.

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step 1

instructions Preheat oven to 350º.
step 2

ingredients 2 Cups whole-grain pasta (elbows or shells)

instructions In a large Dutch oven, cook pasta according to directions, in well-salted water. Drain and reserve.
step 3

ingredients 1 - 2 Tablespoons olive oil
3 shallots (finely chopped)
1 clove garlic (minced)
1 Cup broccoli florets (chopped)
1 zucchini (diced)

instructions Place Dutch oven back on heat, and heat oil. Sauté shallots, broccoli, garlic & zucchini until they become tender. Add cooked pasta to veggies and stir.
step 4

ingredients 1/2 Cup plain Greek yogurt
1/2 Cup low-fat cottage cheese
1/4 Cup fat-free or low-fat half & half
2 Teaspoon dijon mustard
1 Egg beaten
1 Cup sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
1 Cup gruyere cheese (shredded)

instructions Combine yogurt, nutmeg, cottage cheese, dijon mustard, half & half, and egg in a bowl. Pour into pasta and vegetable mixture and add 1/2 cup of each of your 2 cheeses. Reserve the rest for topping.
step 5

ingredients 1/4 Cup Italian breadcrumbs
2 plum tomatoes (sliced)

instructions Mix everything together and sprinkle bread crumbs and remaining cheese all over the top. Arrange tomato slices all over the top.
step 6

instructions Bake covered at 350 degrees for 30 minutes; broil uncovered for an additional 10 minutes or until the top is browned.
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