Avocado Mac and Cheese

Avocado adds extra creaminess to this zesty, reduced-fat mac & cheese with chili powder, lime juice and chives.

• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 458 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 ½ cups skim milk
• ¼ teaspoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 pound elbow macaroni
• ½ cup chopped chives
• 3 small garlic cloves
• 1 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves
• 2 fully ripened Avocados from Mexico, halved, pitted, peeled and diced, divided
• 5 ounces reduced-fat sharp Cheddar cheese cut in 1/2-inch cubes

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In large sauce pot, cook pasta in salted water according to package directions.

Step 2

Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine milk, garlic, nutmeg and chili powder. Bring to a boil; reduce heat; simmer for 5 minutes. When pasta is almost cooked, place in blender the parsley leaves, 1 1/2 cups of the diced avocado, the cheese, lime juice and hot milk with garlic cloves; whirl until smooth. Drain pasta and return to sauce pot. Pour cheese sauce over pasta; toss to combine. Add chives and remaining 1/2 cup diced avocado; toss gently. Serve hot or at room temperature.

Step 3

Best when served the day of preparation.