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I love this recipe! This baked mac and cheese is healthy, high in dietary fibre, easy to make and comfort food at its best. This dinner recipe is perfect for a chilly evening in with your family. It’s also great the next day to take to work – that is if there’s anything left!

 

I’ve been making this recipe for several years and I’ve refined it and changed it over time. It’s based on Skinnytaste’s recipe for Skinny Baked Broccoli Macaroni and Cheese.

I hope you enjoy it as much as we do!

Kid friendly recipe for healthy macaroni and cheese! I delicious and nutritious meal that not only picky eaters will love but you will too!

Ingredients to make Baked Mac and Cheese

2 1/2 cups of 100% whole grain short pasta (I used rotini)
4 cups of broccoli or cauliflower (or a mixture of both)
2 tablespoons of butter
1/4 cup of whole wheat flour
2 cups of skim milk
2 cups of reduced fat cheddar cheese
salt and pepper to taste
Herbes de Provence to taste
4 tablespoons of parmesan cheese

What you need to make Baked Mac and Cheese

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  • Casserole dish
  • Sauce pot
  • Pasta strainer
  • Wooden spoon

Instructions to make Baked Mac and Cheese

Pre-heat your oven to 375 degrees and lightly spray a casserole dish  with olive oil spray. I use an oval-shaped casserole dish and it seems to work well.

Bring lightly salted water to a boil.

Once the water has boiled, cook the pasta per the instructions on the box and add in the broccoli/cauliflower so it gets cooked as well.

 

After the pasta is cooked al dente (still a bit firm), drain the pasta and the broccoli/cauliflower and set them aside. Once the pasta and veggies cool down, chop the cooked veggies into bite sized pieces.

 

Using the same pot you used to cook the pasta (to make clean up easier and faster), melt the butter on low heat (so as not to burn the butter or the pot).

 

When the butter has melted, add the whole wheat flour and mix until fully combined.

 

Then add in the skim milk, season lightly with salt and pepper and add in the Herbes de Provence to taste.

 

Bring the milk mixture to a boil and let simmer for around 5 minutes, mixing with a wooden spoon several times. When the milk mixture has thickened a bit, take it off the heat. Then add in the two cups of cheddar cheese. Stir the cheese in the milk mixture until fully melted.

 

Once the cheese has melted, add in the pasta and broccoli/cauliflower. Combine the pasta, veggies and cheese mixture until fully covered.

 

Place the pasta, veggie and cheese mixture into the prepared casserole dish. Flatten out the top a bit to make sure that the pasta is evenly spread out. Then top the pasta mixture with the grated parmesan cheese (if you happen to add more than 4 tablespoons don’t worry – I won’t tell anyone…)

 

Bake the casserole uncovered for 20 minutes.

baked mac and cheese

Who doesn't love warm and yummy #mac&cheese! Click To Tweet

If you think this dish looks yummy (which it totally is), you should also take a look at my Pesto Pasta with Roast Tomatoes!

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This healthy macaroni and cheese is perfect for a weeknight meal! Enjoy the extra veggies and fiber from the whole wheat pasta, broccoli and cauliflower.

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Comments

  1. Mother of 3 says

    January 8, 2019 at 4:30 pm

    This look so delicious! Pinned.

    Reply
  2. easypeasylifematters says

    November 19, 2016 at 8:12 pm

    This sounds and looks so amazing, perfect comfort food! 🙂

    Reply
  3. Marilyn Lesniak says

    July 18, 2016 at 4:41 pm

    Thank you so much for linking at #overthemoon! I look forward to seeing what you share every week. Please come back for #WonderfulWednesday or #ThursdayFavoriteThings. Don’t forget to comment your link #’s so I can be sure to visit and you get a chance to be featured! Pinned and shared.

    Reply
  4. Kathleen - Bloggers Lifestyle says

    June 26, 2016 at 8:16 pm

    Quick and easy baked mac and cheese, I love the addition of all the vegies.

    Kathleen
    Bloggers Pit Stop

    Reply
    • Nicole Salama says

      June 26, 2016 at 8:50 pm

      Thanks Kathleen I like adding something healthy to something as yummy as mac and cheese

      Reply
  5. Marie says

    June 18, 2016 at 11:05 am

    This looks delicious! I love baked pasta dishes. Thanks for sharing your recipe with us at Merry Monday this week!

    Reply
    • Nicole Salama says

      June 26, 2016 at 8:49 pm

      Thanks very much Marie!

      Reply
  6. Elaine Matthews says

    May 25, 2016 at 10:41 am

    Oh this looks yummy!! I love the addition of the vegetables!! Can’t beat a great Mac & Cheese recipe!! Thanks for sharing on My 2 Favorite Things on Thursday! Hope to see you again tomorrow!! Pinned!

    Reply
    • Nicole Salama says

      May 27, 2016 at 4:12 pm

      Thanks Elaine and thank you for pinning the recipe!

      Reply
  7. Janet Trieschman says

    May 19, 2016 at 10:07 pm

    There is no better comfort food than mac n cheese! Thanks for sharing your post with us a Creatively Crafty http://tryit-likeit.com/link-party-it

    Reply
    • Nicole Salama says

      May 27, 2016 at 4:11 pm

      I totally agree Janet! It’s one of my favourites for sure

      Reply
  8. Mrs. AOK says

    May 1, 2016 at 1:52 pm

    This looks and sounds gooood! Thanks for sharing with us at #MMBH!
    xoxo

    Reply
    • Nicole Salama says

      May 5, 2016 at 9:34 am

      Thanks so much!

      Reply
  9. Winnie says

    April 30, 2016 at 3:49 pm

    It looks fantastic and I’d love to try it with broccoli (we looooooove broccoli)
    With some green salad and it’s the perfect dinner for us 🙂

    Reply
    • Nicole Salama says

      May 5, 2016 at 9:34 am

      Thanks Winnie! Hope you enjoy

      Reply
  10. Ilka says

    April 16, 2016 at 3:11 pm

    Baked mac and cheese sounds great – especially with a healthy spin like this! Pinning!

    Reply
    • Nicole Salama says

      April 24, 2016 at 8:24 pm

      Thanks Ilka – hope you like it!

      Reply
  11. mainy - myrealfairy says

    April 14, 2016 at 3:00 pm

    Oh yummy, I love this! I always get in the cooking mood when I read recipes and this is no exception!

    mainy – myrealfairy

    #KCACOLS

    Reply
    • Nicole Salama says

      April 24, 2016 at 8:24 pm

      Thanks Mainy hope you enjoy the recipe

      Reply
  12. Laura @ Dot Makes 4 says

    April 14, 2016 at 2:33 pm

    This looks amazing! I’m going to make this for tea tonight! 🙂
    Laura xx
    #KCACOLS

    Reply
    • Nicole Salama says

      April 24, 2016 at 8:24 pm

      Hope it turned out well for you Laura!

      Reply
  13. Sarah says

    April 14, 2016 at 12:02 pm

    Words can not explain how much I love mac n cheese. Will be trying this one. #KCACOLS

    Reply
    • Nicole Salama says

      April 24, 2016 at 8:25 pm

      Hope you enjoy it Sarah it is super yummy!

      Reply
  14. Bread says

    April 14, 2016 at 10:19 am

    Nom, take out the cauliflower and this would be perfect 😉 #KCACOLS

    Reply
    • Nicole Salama says

      April 24, 2016 at 8:25 pm

      That’s what’s so great about the recipe add or delete some or all of the veggies and it’s still delish

      Reply
  15. Helen Fern says

    April 14, 2016 at 9:46 am

    Thanks for sharing on the “What’s for Dinner” link up!

    Reply
    • Nicole Salama says

      April 24, 2016 at 8:26 pm

      Thanks Helen!

      Reply
  16. Amanda says

    April 13, 2016 at 6:38 pm

    I do love mac and cheese, its proper comfort food. I haven’t tried it your way with veggies before, but it looks good. I have tried it with chopped bacon in it, and that is yummy. I have to use gluten free pasta and flour though, but it is still delicious.
    Your photos look great too.
    Amanda. #kcacols

    Reply
    • Nicole Salama says

      April 24, 2016 at 8:27 pm

      Thanks Amanda! I’ve tried it with gluten free pasta as well and it’s worked well. Hope it turns out well for you

      Reply
  17. A Moment with Franca says

    April 13, 2016 at 10:27 am

    This looks yummy!! Quick and easy to make even for terrible cookers than me!! LOL Thanks so much for sharing this recipe at #KCACOLS. I love having you here and it would lovely to see you again on Sunday!! 🙂 xx

    Reply
    • Nicole Salama says

      April 24, 2016 at 8:27 pm

      Thanks Franca! It is super easy and yummy. If you can boil pasta and turn on the oven you’ve got this one 🙂

      Reply
  18. Lola - Parenting By Numbers says

    April 13, 2016 at 1:41 am

    Ooh this looks yummy! #KCACOLS

    Reply
    • Nicole Salama says

      April 24, 2016 at 8:28 pm

      Thanks Lola hope you enjoy1

      Reply
  19. Lela says

    April 12, 2016 at 3:53 pm

    Oh wow, this sounds great! I’d love to try it! Thanks so much for sharing the recipe at Inspiration Thursday!

    Reply
    • Nicole Salama says

      April 24, 2016 at 8:28 pm

      Thanks Lela it’s a really easy and yummy family recipe – hope you enjoy it!

      Reply
  20. RACHEL BUSTIN says

    April 12, 2016 at 11:16 am

    Mmmmm that looks really yummy and also a quick and easy meal xx

    #KCACOLS

    Reply
    • Nicole Salama says

      May 27, 2016 at 4:06 pm

      Thanks Rachel – hope you enjoy!

      Reply
  21. Emma says

    April 12, 2016 at 7:20 am

    Oh wow, that looks amazing and really easy to make too! My kids would love that #KCACOLS

    Reply
    • Nicole Salama says

      May 27, 2016 at 4:02 pm

      Thanks Emma it is easy to make – hope you and your kids enjoy the recipe

      Reply
  22. Jess Powell (Babi a Fi) says

    April 11, 2016 at 4:26 pm

    Oh, yum! This looks fab!

    Thanks so much for linking up at #KCACOLS. Hope you come back again next Sunday x

    Reply
    • Nicole Salama says

      May 27, 2016 at 4:01 pm

      Thanks Jess!

      Reply
  23. Carlee says

    April 11, 2016 at 11:13 am

    Yum! I love using whole wheat pasta and flour where I can. We all enjoy mac and cheese and broccoli and cauliflower are a great addition! Thanks for sharing at Throwback Thursday.

    Reply
    • Nicole Salama says

      May 27, 2016 at 4:00 pm

      Thanks so much Carlee! Hope you enjoy it

      Reply
  24. Dana says

    April 6, 2016 at 12:06 am

    We definitely have similar tastes as I just made this last week! I am really loving how simple the recipes are from Skinnytaste.com and also how you’ve modified it by adding caulifower.

    Reply
    • Nicole Salama says

      April 8, 2016 at 8:56 am

      Thanks Dana!

      Reply

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