How toMake Creamy Greek Yogurt Mac & Cheese

By Stacy Franklin

“No one is born a great cook, one learns by doing.” - Julia Child

Why I chose my topic:

Being able to cook for your family

Cooking makes me feel good

Improving my cooking skills

Learning how to follow a recipe

Mystery of how my recipe will turn out

I am going to bring my recipe into class to show my finished product.

Have I done something thatother people haven’t?

What do I receive compliments about?

My cooking at home

Provide for my family

Introduction

Have you ever wondered how to make healthy macaroni and cheese?

I have always wanted to make a healthy macaroni and cheese now I know how to. I am going to teach YOU how to make it too.

Ingredients

8oz. (about 2 cups)elbow pasta

8 oz. (about 2 cups)shredded cheese (sharp cheddar)

1\2 cup greek yogurt

2 cups of fresh spinach

Salt & Pepper

1\4 tsp. onion powder

1\4 tsp. garlic powder

Instructions

Cook the macaroni according to the package instructions (about 8\10 minutes), until al dente.

Place the spinach leaves in the bottom of strainer, and pour the pasta over top to drain and wilt the spinach. Save about ½ cups of the pasta water . Return the cooked macaroni and wilted spinach to the pot.

Add about ¼ cup or the reserved pasta water to the pot, stir in the cheese until melted . Stir in the greek yogurt , onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, until smooth and creamy. Stir in the remaining paste water to thin, if necessary. Server immediately.

Work Cited

Novak, Melinda. "Creamy Greek Yogurt Mac & Cheese." Cooking Ala Mel. Blogher, 04 Oct. 2015. Web. 09 Mar. 2017.

https://www.pinterest.com/triciasimbu87/dinner-table/

http://www.beefitswhatsfordinner.com/cooking.aspx

Add Additional Tips

If you are feeding more people you can double the recipe

Can substitute spinach for a different veggie