Truffle Mac & Cheese

 

INGREDIENTS (serves 6):

MAC & CHEESE

  • 8 oz (1 bag) small dry “Light Elbows” by Fiber Gourmet
  • 1 1/2 cups unsweetened almond milk
  • 2 oz Greek cream cheese
  • 1/4 tsp dry ground mustard seed (powder)
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp truffle zest
  • 1 tsp truffle oil
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • Dash of Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 cup (4 scoops) Unflavored 20/20 Fiber/Protein Powder 
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded fat-free cheddar cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

 

20/20 TRUFFLE “BREAD” CRUMBS

PREPARATIONS:

  1. Lightly coat a 9X9 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. Place a large pot of salted water over medium heat and bring to a boil. Once boiling, add dried pasta and cook according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  3. Place a large saucepan on low heat. Add the almond milk, Greek cream cheese, ground mustard, garlic powder, salt, truffle zest, truffle oil, black pepper, and Worcestershire sauce and whisk together. Allow mixture to simmer and whisking continually until sauce thickens, for about 5 minutes.
  4. Remove pan from heat and stir in 20/20 powder. Whisk until well combined.
  5. Add cooked pasta to the pot and toss with sauce until pasta is covered. Fold in the cheddar and mozzarella cheeses and pour into prepared baking dish.
  6. Prepare 20/20 breadcrumbs by mixing all ingredients in a small bowl. Sprinkle over macaroni and cheese.
  7. Set oven to broil and place in oven for 2-5 minutes, or until top is golden brown.

NUTRITIONAL CONTENT PER SERVING
Serves 6, ~1/2 cup per serving. This is a Step 2 Approved Recipe.

PER SERVING (RECIPE AS DESCRIBED ABOVE)

  • FOR JOURNALING ON THE F-FACTOR DIET: 33g carbohydrate, 18g fiber 
  • ACTUAL NUTRITIONAL CONTENT PER SERVING: 277 calories, 28g protein, 37g carb, 18g fiber, 19g net carb, 1g sugar, 10g fat, 4g sat fat, 729mg sodium

PER SERVING (WITHOUT BREADCRUMBS)

  • FOR JOURNALING ON THE F-FACTOR DIET: 31g carbohydrate, 16g fiber 
  • ACTUAL NUTRITIONAL CONTENT PER SERVING: 256 calories, 26g protein, 35g carb, 16g fiber, 19g net carb, 1g sugar, 9g fat, 4g sat fat, 702mg sodium

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