Golden Mac & Cheese - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 6 tbsps butter, divided
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp dry mustard
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1/4 tbsp worcestershire sauce
- 3 cups lowfat milk
- 1 small onion, grated
- 3/4 lb sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 8 oz elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
- 3/4 cup bread crumbs
Instructions
- In a saucepan over low-medium heat melt 4 tablespoons of butter; blend in flour and seasonings, stirring until smooth and bubbly.
- Gradually stir in milk; cook and stir until thick and smooth. Stir in grated onion and cheese.
- Place cooked drained macaroni in a buttered 3-quart casserole. Pour sauce over macaroni and gently mix to blend.
- Melt remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and toss with the bread crumbs.
- Sprinkle bread crumbs over the macaroni.
How This Recipe Supports PCOS Management
Understanding the nutritional profile of what you eat is a powerful step in managing PCOS. Here is how the key ingredients in this Golden Mac & Cheese contribute to your health goals:
- Onion: Support cardiovascular health and blood sugar regulation
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 Golden Mac & 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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