Avocado Mac n Cheese
Christine Pittman
No need for butter to make this mac n cheese creamy and delicious! Swap in some good fats by adding avocado.
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 15 minutes mins
Course Entree & Main Dishes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 553 kcal
- 1 pound whole-wheat elbow macaroni cooked according to package directions
- 1 1/2 cups 1% milk
- 3 cloves garlic chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 avocados halved, pitted
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon plus ½ tablespoon lemon juice, divided
- 2 tablespoons chopped chives (optional)
Combine milk, garlic, chili powder, salt and pepper in microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on HIGH in 1 minute intervals until hot.
Place 1½ of avocados and 1 Tbsp. lemon juice into blender and pulse. Add cheese and hot milk, and blend until smooth. Chop remaining ½ avocado and toss with the remaining ½ Tbsp. lemon juice.
Mix avocado sauce with pasta. Serve topped with chopped avocado and chives, if using.
Calories: 553kcalCarbohydrates: 67gProtein: 23gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 477mgPotassium: 626mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 685IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 384mgIron: 3mg
Keyword avocado, cheese, Mac & Cheese, pasta