Greek Yogurt Mac and Cheese
This easy greek yogurt mac and cheese recipe is so creamy and delicious!
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups dry elbow macaroni noodles
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese freshly grated
- 1 cup full fat plain unsweetened greek yogurt
- 1 ⅓ cups 2% milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions
- Drain and set aside
- Use the pot from the macaroni to make the cheese sauce. Add the butter and melt over low heat.
- Add the flour and whisk for 30 seconds constantly
- Stir in the milk and whisk for 2-3 minutes while it thickens
- Add the greek yogurt for 1-2 minutes, then add the cheese and melt (around 3 more minutes)
- Once the cheese sauce is melted and thickened, stir in the cooked macaroni noodles and mix to combine
- Salt and pepper to taste and serve immediately
Nutrition
Calories: 345kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 238mg | Potassium: 213mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 413IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 286mg | Iron: 1mg