Macaroni & Cheese - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Macaroni & Cheese is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 291 calories, 14.16g protein, and 35.87g carbs per serving. Ready in 45 minutes. High in fiber (1.2g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 cups lowfat milk
- 1 dash pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 0.12 cup flour
- 2 cups elbow shaped macaroni
- 2 tbsps light butter
- 1/2 lb grated extra-sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Boil macaroni is salty hot water.
- In separate pan, melt the butter (not too hot), stir in flour and milk until reasonably thickened.
- Stir in 1 cup of cheese into the sauce until melted.
- Add drained pasta to the sauce and mix. Place all ingredients in baking dish and sprinkle remaining cheese over.
- Cook in oven at 350° F (175° C) for a little under 30 minutes.
- Note: you can add paprika to help in the browning process but not too much to impact taste.
How This Recipe Supports PCOS Management
PCOS Diet Principles in This Recipe
The PCOS diet focuses on three core principles: reducing inflammation, managing insulin resistance, and supporting hormonal balance. Every recipe in our collection is evaluated against these principles. This recipe excels in providing nutrient-dense vegetables that provide essential vitamins and minerals for metabolic health. As part of a balanced PCOS meal plan, we recommend pairing recipes like this with a variety of nutrient-dense foods throughout the week to ensure you are meeting all your micronutrient needs.
Meal Prep Tip: This Macaroni & Cheese can be prepared ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Meal prepping is one of the most effective strategies for sticking to a PCOS-friendly diet, as it removes the temptation to reach for processed convenience foods when time is short.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Macaroni & Cheese recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 291 calories per serving with 14.16g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 1.2g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 45 minutes total. Prep time is 15 minutes and cook time is 30 minutes. It makes 6 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 291 calories, 14.16g protein (19%), 35.87g carbs, 9.78g fat. Plus 1.2g fiber. PCOS meal plans typically aim for 30% protein, 35% fat, 35% carbs to support insulin sensitivity.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Side Dish. At 291 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Side Dish. 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 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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