Bobby Deen's Mac & Cheese

Submitted by Bren_in_L.R.

"Paula Deen's son has developed a lighter, healthier twist on the classic recipe. From People magazine, March 2012."

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 2 cups uncooked multigrain elbow macaroni
• 3⁄4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 3⁄4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
• 1⁄2 cup skim milk
• 2 egg whites, lightly beaten
• 1⁄4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 (16 ounce) bag frozen baby peas, thawed
• 1 cup finely chopped cauliflower
• 1⁄4 cup soft whole wheat bread crumbs

directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Prepare macaroni in a large Dutch oven according to package directions. Drain well; return to Dutch oven and keep warm.
3. Combine cheeses and next 8 ingredients in a bowl. Stir mixture into warm macaroni; spoon into a 1 1/2 quart casserole coated with cooking spray.
4. Sprinkle crumbs on top. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until golden and bubbly.