Avocado Mac and Cheese

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

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.
Avocado Mac and Cheese
Avocado Mac and Cheese
Avocado Mac and Cheese
Avocado Mac and Cheese

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

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