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Weight Watchers Mac and Cheese

Making this Weight Watchers Mac and Cheese is a must! This Instant Pot dinner is quick and easy, and contains a protein packed cheese sauce–and it's a low point mac and cheese recipe.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Weight Watchers Mac and Cheese
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 241kcal
Author: Becca Ludlum

Equipment

  • Instant Pot 6 qt
  • Food processor
  • Kitchen Knife

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp butter light
  • 2 cups bell pepper diced
  • 1 cup whole grain elbow pasta
  • 2 ½ cups water
  • 1⅓ cup Monterey jack cheese shredded, reduced fat
  • 1 ⅓ cup cheddar cheese shredded, reduced fat
  • ⅔ cup Greek yogurt fat free, plain flavor

Instructions

  • Using the sauté function in the Instant Pot, melt the butter. Add the diced bell peppers and sauté for 3-5 minutes until slightly soft. Remove the bell peppers and set aside for later. 1 tbsp butter, 2 cups bell pepper
  • Add the whole wheat pasta to the Instant Pot with 2.5 cups of water. Add the lid and turn the pressure valve to sealing. 1 cup whole grain elbow pasta, 2 ½ cups water
  • Cook on high pressure using the manual setting for 4 minutes. The rule of thumb is to cook the pasta for half the time suggested on the package.
  • When done cooking, release the pressure using the quick release method.
  • Remove the lid and drain the pasta (do not rinse). Keep the pasta water set aside. While the pasta is still hot add Monterey jack cheese, cheddar cheese, and Greek yogurt. If the recipe is too thick, slowly add the pasta water to thin it out. 1⅓ cup Monterey jack cheese, 1 ⅓ cup cheddar cheese, ⅔ cup Greek yogurt
  • When the cheese is melted mix in the cooked bell peppers and salt to desired taste. Serve immediately.

Notes

This Weight Watchers friendly, low point mac and cheese recipe is just 4 2025 Plan Points | 7 Blue Plan Points | 7 Green Plan Points | 6 Purple Plan Points per 1/2 cup when using fat free Greek yogurt and reduced-fat cheese.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 241kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 247mg | Potassium: 173mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1544IU | Vitamin C: 48mg | Calcium: 309mg | Iron: 1mg