This Pimento Mac and Cheese is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
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Ingredients
Instructions
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Heat oven to 350 °. Grease a 13x9 inch casserole dish with non-stick spray.
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Add butter to a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Once melted, add the onion and sauté until tender, about 4 minutes.
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Stir in the flour, and cook for 2 minutes, until pasty. Slowly whisk in the milk, and cook, while stirring, until the mixture is thick, about 3 minutes. Season the mixture generously with salt and pepper, smoked paprika and hot sauce.
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Stir in the cubed cream cheese until it melts, add the pimentos then stir in 1 3/4 cups cheddar and 3/4 cup Monterey Jack. Stir the mixture all together until smooth. Stir in the pasta and add to the casserole dish.
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Sprinkle the top of the casserole with crushed crackers and the remaining 1/4 cup cheddar and 1/4 cup Jack. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until golden and bubbly.
Why this Pimento Mac and Cheese works for PCOS
Lunch is where most PCOS meal plans either succeed or collapse. A meal like this Pimento Mac and Cheese that combines adequate protein, fibre-rich carbs, and fat keeps blood sugar stable for the rest of the workday and reduces the late-afternoon energy crash that drives sugar cravings around 3-4pm.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Pimento 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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