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5 from 3 ratings

Healthy Macaroni and Cheese with Greek Yogurt

This baked Macaroni and Cheese is quick comfort food. It cooks in one pot and can easily be made gluten free.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time2 minutes
Total Time7 minutes
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: macaroni and cheese, ninja foodi mac and cheese
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 245kcal
Author: Becca Ludlum

Equipment

  • Ninja Foodi
  • Strainer
  • Kitchen Knife

Ingredients

  • 1 ¾ cups whole wheat pasta elbow macaroni
  • 3 tbsp butter unsalted, divided
  • 1 pinch salt
  • ½ cup homemade breadcrumbs
  • 1 ⅓ cups Monterey Jack Cheese shredded
  • 1 ⅓ cups cheddar cheese shredded
  • ⅓ cup Greek yogurt plain
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Instructions

  • Add the whole wheat macaroni, 1 tablespoon of butter, and a pinch of salt to the Instant Pot and fill with 3 cups of water.1 ¾ cups whole wheat pasta, 1 tbsp butter, 1 pinch salt
  • Close and lock the lid and turn the valve to sealing. Select pressure cook (high) and set time for 2 minutes.
  • While your pasta is cooking mix your bread crumbs and butter together in a small bowl. ½ cup homemade breadcrumbs, 2 tbsp butter
  • When the cook time is up, quick release the pressure and remove the lid. Drain any remaining water from your noodles, but do not rinse.
  • Gently stir in cheese, and then Greek yogurt until creamy and melted. 1 ⅓ cups Monterey Jack Cheese 1 ⅓ cups cheddar cheese, ⅓ cup Greek yogurt
  • Spread breadcrumbs evenly over the top of your macaroni and cheese.
  • Air Crisp at 375 for 3-5 minutes until your crumbs are well browned.

Nutrition

Calories: 245kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 259mg | Potassium: 62mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 422IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 293mg | Iron: 1mg