Name: No-Bake Macaroni & Cheese
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 8 ounces whole-wheat elbow noodles (2 cups); 1 10-ounce package frozen chopped broccoli; 1.75 cups low-fat milk, divided; 3 tablespoons flour; 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon ground white pepper; 0.75 cup shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese; 0.25 cup shredded Parmesan cheese; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

No-Bake Macaroni & Cheese

4.6

(17)

17 Reviews

Not only is this ultra-creamy version of mac-and-cheese nearly as fast as the boxed variety, but your family will be able to pronounce every ingredient. If they aren't broccoli fans, substitute a frozen vegetable of your choice.

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Updated on August 16, 2019

Cook Time:

20 mins

Additional Time:

5 mins

Total Time:

25 mins

Servings:

Yield:

5 cups

Nutrition Profile:

Bone Health Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity Healthy Pregnancy High Calcium High-Protein Low Added Sugars Low-Calorie Vegetarian

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Ingredients

8 ounces whole-wheat elbow noodles (2 cups)
1 10-ounce package frozen chopped broccoli
1 ¾ cups low-fat milk, divided
3 tablespoons flour
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
¾ cup shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese
¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Directions

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook pasta for 4 minutes. Add frozen broccoli and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the pasta and broccoli are just tender, 4 to 5 minutes more.
Meanwhile, heat 1 1/2 cups milk in another large pot over medium-high heat until just simmering. Whisk the remaining 1/4 cup milk, flour, garlic powder, salt and pepper in a small bowl until combined. Add the flour mixture to the simmering milk; return to a simmer and cook, whisking constantly, until the mixture is thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and whisk in Cheddar, Parmesan and mustard until the cheese is melted.
Drain the pasta and broccoli and add to the cheese sauce. Return to the heat and cook, stirring, over medium-low heat, until heated through, about 1 minute.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

412	Calories
13g	Fat
56g	Carbs
22g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 412
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 56g	20%
Dietary Fiber 7g	24%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 22g	44%
Total Fat 13g	17%
Saturated Fat 7g	37%
Cholesterol 37mg	12%
Vitamin A 1245IU	25%
Vitamin C 41mg	45%
Folate 56mcg	14%
Sodium 640mg	28%
Calcium 414mg	32%
Iron 3mg	14%
Magnesium 63mg	15%
Potassium 237mg	5%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.