Low Sodium Homemade Annie's Style Mac and Cheese
Satisfy your comfort food cravings with this Low Sodium Homemade Annie's Style Mac and Cheese—a healthier twist on the childhood classic you love. This quick and easy recipe features tender elbow macaroni coated in a velvety cheese sauce made from a blend of cheddar and mozzarella. A dash of turmeric lends a subtle golden hue, while onion and garlic powder add irresistible flavor depth—all without the need for added salt. Ready in just 30 minutes, this version allows you to enjoy the creamy, cheesy goodness guilt-free. Perfect for weeknight dinners or as a kid-approved lunch option, this dish is a low-sodium take on mac and cheese that doesn’t compromise on taste!
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.5 teaspoons ground turmeric
- 0.5 teaspoons onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoons garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoons ground black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Bring a large pot of unsalted water to a boil. Add the elbow macaroni and cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Step 2
In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Once melted, add the flour and whisk continuously for about 1 minute to form a roux.
Step 3
Gradually whisk in the milk, ensuring there are no lumps and the mixture is smooth. Continue whisking until the mixture thickens, about 5 minutes.
Step 4
Reduce the heat to low and slowly add the shredded cheddar cheese and mozzarella cheese, stirring continuously until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce is creamy.
Step 5
Stir in the ground turmeric, onion powder, garlic powder, and ground black pepper until well combined.
Step 6
Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce, and gently stir to coat all the pasta evenly with the sauce.
Step 7
Remove from heat and let it sit for a couple of minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Step 8
Serve the mac and cheese hot, garnished with a pinch of black pepper if desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (996.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2292.8 |
| Total Fat 105.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 63.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g | |
| Cholesterol 327.7mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1670.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 226.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 9.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 32.0g | |
| Protein 108.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 214.7IU | 0% |
| Calcium 2245.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 10.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 852.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories