Thursday, August 4, 2011

Healthify Your Summer with Fage! Recipe 3: Macaroni and Cheese


Our Healthify Your Summer with Fage Total Greek Yogurt Series continues with the third recipe in the summer series and it's a personal favorite! Macaroni & Cheese is definitely a comfort food for me, and something I already know I would never be willing to give up, but I am definitely open to ways to make this favorite healthier and Fage did just that! A small substitution makes this recipe not only healthier, but sacrifices absolutely nothing in taste. It comes out just as creamy and delicious as you want your Mac & Cheese to be, I've already tried this recipe out on family and they had no idea there was a yogurt substitution in my recipe! So if your kiddos are Mac N Cheese lovers, here is a great way to sneak in some Yogurt and they won't be able to tell the difference (you can even sneak in some veggies!).

FAGE (pronounced “fah-yeh”) is known for Total, the authentic Greek strained yogurt. This summer, Ascending Butterfly and FAGE Total takes you on a mouthwatering journey from plainly plain to plain extraordinary!

FAGE Total Greek Yogurt Macaroni and Cheese

@Photo by Yder Laya

Serves:

4-6

Ingredients:

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ  - 8 ounces Elbow Macaroni
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - 1 cup Onion, finely diced
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - 1 cup Red Pepper, finely diced
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - 1/4 teaspoon Salt
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - 1/2 cup Butter
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - 1 ½ cup Whole Milk, warm
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - 1/2 cup FAGE Total Classic
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - 1/4 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - 1/2 teaspoon Salt
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - 10 ounces Cheddar Cheese, grated
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - 1/2 cup FAGE Total Classic
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - 1/2 teaspoon Tabasco Sauce
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - 1/4 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - 2 ounces Cheddar cheese, grated
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - 2 ounces Feta cheese, crumbled
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - 1/2 cup Panko Bread Crumbs

Directions:

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add elbow macaroni and cook for 4 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop cooking.

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Warm the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onions and sauté for 3 minutes. Add red pepper and salt and continue cooking until vegetables soften. Remove from heat and reserve.

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 2 quart casserole.

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Melt butter in a medium saucepan. Add flour, stir and continue to cook for 2 minutes or so. Gradually whisk in warm milk and yogurt, whisking constantly to keep smooth. Add nutmeg. Bring to a low simmer and remove from heat. Stir in 10 ounces of cheddar cheese. Whisk until smooth. Add remaining 1/2 cup yogurt and Tabasco. Combine macaroni, onion mix and cheese sauce and transfer to prepared casserole. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Combine remaining cheddar cheese, feta and bread crumbs. Remove casserole from oven and top with crumb/cheese mix. Return to oven for 15 minutes or until golden brown and bubbling.

Recipe created by Edward Magel on behalf of Fage Total Greek Yogurt

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FTC Disclosure Information: I attended a hands on cooking session at the International Culinary Council as a guest of Fage Total Yogurt, I was taught how to make the recipes I am sharing on my blog, I am under no obligation to do so. This is a non-compensated post. This is a non-sponsored post. As someone who has shed 26 pounds via lifestyle changes, I love to share those tips and tricks with my readers.

5 comments:

  1. If it tastes half as good as what the pic looks like this must be delicious

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  2. oh man that looks delicious!!!

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  3. @Nancy - It is definitely delicious!

    @chichijunk - I'm thinking of another bowl full myself!

    @zombie - Would you substitute the Yogurt or Feta for BRAINS!?!?! LOL

    ♥ Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ

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  4. This recipe looks very tasty. Thanks for sharing!

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