Bacon Mac and Cheese - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Bacon Mac and Cheese is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 lb. elbow macaroni or other short pasta
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 2 leeks
- kosher salt
- Pepper
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tbsp. all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 c. whole milk
- 4 oz. low-fat cream cheese
- 1/4 tsp. freshly grated or ground nutmeg
- .13 tsp. cayenne
- 8 oz. extra-sharp Cheddar
- 8 oz. Gruyère
- 6 slice bacon
- 1 c. fresh bread crumbs
- 1/2 c. Chopped flat-leaf parsley
Instructions
- Heat oven to 425 degrees F. Oil a shallow 3-quart baking dish or six 2-cup ramekins. Cook the pasta according to package directions.
- Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the leeks, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until very tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Sprinkle the flour over the leek mixture and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
- Whisk in the milk and bring to a simmer. Whisk in the cream cheese, nutmeg, and cayenne until blended. Stir in the Cheddar and Gruyère and simmer, stirring occasionally, until cheese is melted and the mixture has slightly thickened, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Toss the pasta with the cheese sauce and transfer to the prepared baking dish. Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel–lined plate; crumble when cool.
- In a small bowl, toss the bacon, bread crumbs, parsley, the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Sprinkle over the macaroni and cheese and bake until golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Bacon 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.
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