Best Weight Watchers Baked Macaroni Cheese With Broccoli Recipes

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WEIGHT WATCHERS BAKED MACARONI & CHEESE WITH BROCCOLI



Weight Watchers Baked Macaroni & Cheese With Broccoli image

This casserole-like dish hits the spot when you're in the mood for a hearty pasta recipe. Serve right away for the best flavor and texture. From the WW website, 1 serving = 5 POINTS.

Provided by xpnsve

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

cooking spray
2 1/2 cups gemelli pasta, uncooked (can also use other twisted pasta)
1/8 teaspoon table salt, for pasta cooking water
2 1/2 cups broccoli florets
1 teaspoon butter
1/3 cup fresh breadcrumb
3 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated divided
2 1/2 cups skim milk
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup onion, diced
1 cup low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded and sharp variety
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 1/2 teaspoons table salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375ºF. Coat a shallow 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Cook pasta in a large pot of lightly salted boiling water according to package directions, adding broccoli to water 3 minutes before pasta will be done; drain pasta and broccoli and return to pot.
  • Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; add bread crumbs and cook, stirring often, until light golden, about 2 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and transfer crumbs to a small bowl; stir in 1 tablespoon of Parmesan cheese and set aside.
  • In same saucepan (wipe clean if necessary), whisk together milk and flour until blended; add onion.
  • Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, whisking frequently. Reduce heat to low and simmer until thickened, about 2 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and whisk in Cheddar cheese, mustard, salt, pepper and remaining 2 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese.
  • Pour over cooked, drained pasta and broccoli; toss to mix and coat.
  • Transfer to a baking dish and sprinkle top evenly with bread crumb mixture. Bake until bubbly at edges, about 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Divide into 8 pieces and serve.
  • Yields 1 piece per serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245.8, Fat 3.1, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 7.4, Sodium 685.6, Carbohydrate 40.2, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 1.8, Protein 13.7

BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE WITH BROCCOLI



Baked Macaroni and Cheese with Broccoli image

This casserole-like dish hits the spot when you're in the mood for a hearty pasta recipe. Serve right away for the best flavour and texture.

Categories     Dinner,Lunch

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tsp(s) Unsalted butter
3 tbsp(s) Parmesan cheese grated
0.333 cup(s) Fresh breadcrumbs
2.5 cup(s) Fat free skim milk
0.333 cup(s) All-purpose flour
0.5 cup(s) Uncooked onion(s) diced
1 cup(s) Low-fat shredded cheddar cheese sharp-variety
1 tsp(s) Dijon mustard
1.5 tsp(s) Table salt
0.5 pinch Black pepper freshly ground
2.5 cup(s) Cooked elbow pasta gemelli or other twisted pasta
0.125 tsp(s) Table salt for pasta cooking water
2.5 cup(s) Cooked broccoli florets

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375ºF. Coat a shallow 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Cook pasta in a large pot of lightly salted boiling water according to package directions, adding broccoli to water 3 minutes before pasta will be done; drain pasta and broccoli and return to pot.
  • Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; add bread crumbs and cook, stirring often, until light golden, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and transfer crumbs to a small bowl; stir in 1 tablespoon of Parmesan cheese and set aside.
  • In same saucepan (wipe clean if necessary), whisk together milk and flour until blended; add onion. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, whisking frequently. Reduce heat to low and simmer until thickened, about 2 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and whisk in Cheddar cheese, mustard, salt, pepper and remaining 2 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese. Pour over cooked, drained pasta and broccoli; toss to mix and coat.
  • Transfer to a baking dish and sprinkle top evenly with bread crumb mixture. Bake until bubbly at edges, about 20 to 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 77 kcal

BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE W/ BROCCOLI



Baked Macaroni and Cheese W/ Broccoli image

Make and share this Baked Macaroni and Cheese W/ Broccoli recipe from Food.com.

Provided by hayleyerin

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

cooking spray, 2 sprays
12 ounces uncooked pasta (preferrably whole wheat, about 2 1/2 cups)
1/8 teaspoon table salt, for pasta cooking water
10 ounces broccoli, small florets (about 2 1/2 cups)
1 teaspoon butter
1/3 cup fresh breadcrumb
3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese, divided
2 1/2 cups skim milk
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup onion, diced
1 cup low-fat shredded cheddar cheese (sharp)
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 1/2 teaspoons table salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375ºF. Coat a shallow 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Cook pasta in a large pot of lightly salted boiling water according to package directions, adding broccoli to water 3 minutes before pasta will be done; drain pasta and broccoli and return to pot.
  • Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; add bread crumbs and cook, stirring often, until light golden, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and transfer crumbs to a small bowl; stir in 1 tablespoon of Parmesan cheese and set aside.
  • In same saucepan (wipe clean if necessary), whisk together milk and flour until blended; add onion. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, whisking frequently. Reduce heat to low and simmer until thickened, about 2 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and whisk in cheddar cheese, mustard, salt, pepper and remaining 2 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese. Pour over cooked, drained pasta and broccoli; toss to mix and coat.
  • Transfer to a baking dish and sprinkle top evenly with bread crumbs. Bake until bubbly at edges, about 20 to 25 minutes. Divide into 8 pieces and serve. Yields 1 piece per serving. (5 WW Points/ serving).

STOVE-TOP MACARONI AND CHEESE (WEIGHT WATCHERS)



Stove-Top Macaroni and Cheese (Weight Watchers) image

We enjoyed this easy and delicious macaroni and cheese. If following the Weight Watchers plan it is only 6 pts/serving. When I made it I used whole wheat elbow macaroni and a combination of Kraft 2% sharp cheddar and some Weight Watcher Mexican blend cheese. If you start the cheese sauce while the pasta is cooking everything will be done at the same time --so quick and so easy! Recipe source: www.weightwatchers.com

Provided by ellie_

Categories     Cheese

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

16 ounces macaroni (see note in description)
2 cups skim milk (I used 1% milk)
1/4 cup flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon onion powder
pepper
1 cup low-fat cheddar cheese (see note in description)
1/8 teaspoon hot sauce (Tabasco sauce)

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain.
  • While macaroni is cooking, in a large saucepan over medium heat whisk together milk, flour, salt, onion powder and pepper until blended.
  • Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
  • Reduce heat to a simmer, stirring often until thickened (2 to 5 minutes).
  • Remove from heat; stir in cheese and Tabasco.
  • Toss pasta with sauce.

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