Sunday Supper Macaroni and Cheese - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 6

Lunch

This Sunday Supper Macaroni and Cheese is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Ingredients

5 tablespoons butter
1 large onion, chopped
Tops from 2 beet bunches, leaves and stems coarsely chopped, beets reserved for Beet, Fennel and Watercress Salad
2 10-ounce packages frozen corn, thawed
1 pound large elbow macaroni
1 cup whipping cream
1/3 pound thinly sliced country ham or prosciutto, coarsely chopped
2 1/2 cups grated sharp white cheddar cheese (about 9 ounces)
Chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

Melt 3 tablespoons butter in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until slightly softened, about 4 minutes. Add chopped beet leaves and stems and sauté 5 minutes. Add corn and sauté until vegetables are tender, about 4 minutes. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.)
Cook macaroni in large pot of rapidly boiling salted water just until tender, stirring occasionally. Drain well. Return to pot. Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter and stir to coat. Add whipping cream and chopped ham to vegetable mixture in skillet and bring to boil. Pour over macaroni. Add grated cheddar cheese and stir to melt. Season macaroni to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer macaroni to serving bowl. Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley and serve.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sunday Supper Macaroni and Cheese good for PCOS?

Yes, this Sunday Supper Macaroni and 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 6 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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