Bluegrass Mac 'n' Cheese - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 8

Lunch

This Bluegrass Mac 'n' Cheese is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Quick & Simple Staff Quick & Simple's Mac 'n' Cheese Recipe contest runner-up Carol Muth of Louisville, KY, added jalapeños to spice up this comfort food stand-by

Ingredients

16 oz. elbow macaroni
2 tbsp. butter
2 tbsp. flour
1 1/3 c. whole milk or half-and-half
8 oz. Gruyère cheese
6 oz. crumbled blue cheese
1 clove garlic
1/4 c. jalapeño-stuffed olives
1 butter-flavored crackers

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly mist a 9 ” x 13 ” baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and set aside.
Melt butter in a 3-quart saucepan over medium heat; stir in flour and cook for 3 minutes, until thick. Whisk in milk and bring to a boil for 1 minute. Remove from heat and add Gruyère, blue cheese, garlic and olives, stirring until smooth. Stir in cooked macaroni and toss. Pour into prepared baking dish and top with crushed crackers. Bake, uncovered, for 20 minutes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bluegrass Mac 'n' Cheese good for PCOS?

Yes, this Bluegrass Mac 'n' Cheese recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 8 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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