This Tex-Mex Mac and Cheese is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
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Ingredients
Instructions
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Make Pasta: Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook as package directs.
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Meanwhile, make sauce: Put flour and salt in a large saucepan. Gradually whisk in milk until blended. Whisk over medium-high heat 5 minutes, or until boiling. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes, or until slightly thickened. Add cheese and stir until melted. Add chiles and Mexicorn; stir over low heat 2 minutes, or just until hot.
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Drain pasta and return to pot. Add sauce and toss to coat. Serve immediately, topping with salsa and cilantro.
Why this Tex-Mex Mac and Cheese works for PCOS
Lunch is where most PCOS meal plans either succeed or collapse. A meal like this Tex-Mex Mac and Cheese that combines adequate protein, fibre-rich carbs, and fat keeps blood sugar stable for the rest of the workday and reduces the late-afternoon energy crash that drives sugar cravings around 3-4pm.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Tex-Mex Mac and Cheese recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 4 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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