{"id":"e56dde7e-8283-486c-b733-62c40c1cf3e8","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/e56dde7e-8283-486c-b733-62c40c1cf3e8","source_url":"https://weightlosswithveera.com/low-calorie-mac-and-cheese/","title":"375 Calorie Mac & Cheese for One","description":"This 375 calorie mac and cheese recipe has all the creamy cheesiness of regular mac and cheese for a fraction of the calories! Only requiring 5 ingredients, this recipe is the perfect comfort food for a calorie deficit!","servings":1,"servings_text":"1","prep_time":"PT10M","cook_time":"PT15M","total_time":"PT25M","image_url":"https://weightlosswithveera.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/72480952-3D60-4BA1-8966-3A96BF66A951-scaled.jpeg","ingredients":[{"text":"65 g uncooked macaroni or pasta of choice","item":"uncooked macaroni or pasta of choice","quantity":65,"unit":"g"},{"text":"60 g Philadelphia lightest*","item":"Philadelphia lightest*","quantity":60,"unit":"g"},{"text":"50 ml unsweetened almond milk*","item":"unsweetened almond milk*","quantity":50,"unit":"ml"},{"text":"30 ml pasta water ((optional) )","item":"pasta water ((optional) )","quantity":30,"unit":"ml"},{"text":"30 g light cheddar cheese","item":"light cheddar cheese","quantity":30,"unit":"g"},{"text":"7 g cornflakes","item":"cornflakes","quantity":7,"unit":"g"},{"text":"seasonings to taste","item":"seasonings to taste"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Cook the pasta al-dente or for one minute less than the package instructs. Set aside."},{"number":2,"text":"Pre-heat oven to 180°C (356°F)."},{"number":3,"text":"Make the sauce by mixing together the cream cheese and milk. Set this over medium heat and allow to reach a boil, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat."},{"number":4,"text":"Mix the pasta into the sauce and transfer to a 20cm oven safe dish. The sauce will be quite runny but don't worry, it will thicken in the oven."},{"number":5,"text":"Top with the cheese and crushed cornflakes and baked for 15-20 minutes, serve and enjoy!"}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T00:10:13.760049+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T00:10:13.760049+00:00"}