Macaroni and Cheese with Potato Chip Crust - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Lunch

This Macaroni and Cheese with Potato Chip Crust is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

A classic side dish with the addition of bacon and a crunchy potato chip crust.

Ingredients

6 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups milk, warm
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
dash hot sauce
dash Worcestershire sauce
3 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
1 lb cavatappi pasta, cooked al dente
1 cup crushed potato chips
5 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated, for topping

Instructions

Heat oven to 350 to 375 °.
Melt 6 tablespoons butter in a large saucepot over medium heat. Add flour and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Whisk in the warmed milk and bring to a boil, continue to whisk constantly. The mixture will thicken as the heat increases. Continue to stir while adding the dry mustard, nutmeg, cayenne, salt, pepper, hot sauce and Worcestershire. Stir in the 3 cups of cheddar until it melts.
Pour the cheese sauce over the pasta and add to a 3 quart casserole dish.
Sprinkle the chips, bacon and Parmesan on top and bake for 35 minutes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Macaroni and Cheese with Potato Chip Crust good for PCOS?

Yes, this Macaroni and Cheese with Potato Chip Crust 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.

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