Managing diabetes doesn’t mean you need to sacrifice enjoying foods you crave. Diabetes Self-Management offers more diabetes-friendly recipes, including desserts, low-carb dishes, savory main meals, satisfying snacks and more.
If you’re in the mood for some quick and easy home cooking, you’ll love our mac and cheese — this twist on the kid-friendly classic is requires just five ingredients and is ready in only 25 minutes. Perfect for a busy weeknight!
Ingredients
Preparation time:
25 minutes
- 1 box (7 ounces) elbow macaroni
- 1/4 cup fat-free half-and-half
- 10 ounces light process cheese loaf, cubed (such as Velveeta Light)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons butter-flavor sprinkles (such as Butter Buds)
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
Directions
Yield:
5 cups
Serving size:
1/2 cup
Fill a two-quart pan two-thirds full of water. Bring to a boil, add macaroni, stir, and cook until tender (about 6–8 minutes). Drain well. Add half-and-half, cubed processed cheese, butter-flavor sprinkles, and pepper to the macaroni. Place over low heat and cook until cheese is melted; gently stir periodically.
Nutrition Information:
Calories: 135 calories, Carbohydrates: 19 g, Protein: 8 g, Fat: 3 g, Saturated Fat: 2 g, Sodium: 445 mg, Fiber: 1 g
Exchanges per serving: 1 starch, 1/2 low-fat milk. Carbohydrate choices: 1 1/2.
