Tomato Basil Mac and Cheese Mini Casseroles - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Tomato Basil Mac and Cheese Mini Casseroles
Dinner

This Tomato Basil Mac and Cheese Mini Casseroles is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Paula's Tomato Basil Mac and Cheese Mini Casseroles are sure to please the whole family

Ingredients

  • 1 lb elbow macaroni
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups milk
  • 3 cups sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 °F. Spray a 13 by 9-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. Cook pasta until tender. Drain. In a small bowl, combine panko and parsley. Set aside.
  3. In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add flour, stirring constantly with a whisk. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly until smooth. Add cheese, stirring constantly until thick and creamy. Add macaroni, salt, tomatoes and basil. Spoon into prepared baking dish. Top with reserved panko mixture. Bake until golden and bubbly, about 25 minutes.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Basil.

Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this Tomato Basil Mac and Cheese Mini Casseroles recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dinner. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

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