Grown Up Mac & Cheese - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Grown Up Mac & Cheese
Servings: 5
Lunch

This Grown Up Mac & Cheese is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Recipe by Johnsonville Your favorite as a kid just got a deliciously tasty upgrade! Perfect for weeknight suppers or weekend dinner parties.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups uncooked whole grain elbow macaroni
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 1 cup fat-free milk
  • 1 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 8 ounces processed American cheese, cubed
  • 1 link Johnsonville® Smoked or Three-Cheese Italian Style Premium Cooking Sausage (from 13.5 oz. pkg.), quartered and sliced

Instructions

  1. Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain.
  2. Mix panko, parsley, and olive oil together in a bowl.
  3. Meanwhile, in another saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
  4. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually whisk in milk.
  5. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
  6. Add cheese; cook and stir until melted.
  7. Stir in macaroni and sausage.
  8. Spread panko mixture on top and bake at 350 degrees F for 25 minutes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this Grown Up Mac & 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.

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