EatingWell: A lighter take on mac and cheese
Dark leafy collards add bold flavor and boost the calcium in this healthy skillet mac and cheese recipe with a crispy topping. If you don't have collard greens, kale, Swiss chard and spinach are delicious substitutes.
Mac and Cheese with Collard Greens
Serves 4
Serving Size: about 1 2/3 cups
Active Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
8 ounces whole-wheat elbow noodles (about 2 cups)
4 cups chopped collard greens
1 3/4 cups low-fat milk, divided
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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